Vermont Government Procurement Guide
Everything you need to know to bid on Vermont state government contracts — official portal, registration steps, small-business programs, and what's open right now.
Official portal
VTBuys — https://vermontbuys.com/
Register on VTBuys (Bonfire-based) for State of Vermont procurement opportunities.
Vermont small-business and set-aside programs
- Vermont Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE)
Confirm eligibility for each program before pursuing set-aside contracts — most require formal certification through the issuing state office.
Key statutory reference
Vermont Statutes Annotated Title 29 §161 et seq.
Important notes
Vermont state procurement volume is moderate but includes meaningful opportunities for small in-state firms.
Step-by-step: how to bid on a Vermont state contract
- Register on VTBuys. Register on VTBuys (Bonfire-based) for State of Vermont procurement opportunities.
- Identify your set-aside eligibility. Review the Vermont programs above and certify through the relevant state office if you qualify. Certifications can take weeks — start early.
- Set up bid notifications. Use VTBuys's notification system, plus aggregators like ProcureTap, to catch every relevant opportunity.
- Read each solicitation in full. Agencies routinely disqualify bids for non-responsiveness — address every numbered requirement.
- Submit before the deadline. Late submissions are not accepted under any circumstances. Vermont state agencies typically require submission through VTBuys or the agency's designated portal.