Colorado Vendor Self Service (VSS)
Colorado Vendor Self Service (VSS) is the official state procurement portal for Colorado. Vendors register here to receive bid notifications and submit responses on Colorado state agency contracts.
Portal URL: https://www.colorado.gov/vss
How to register on Colorado Vendor Self Service (VSS)
Register through Vendor Self Service for state procurement opportunities.
Cost: Free. Vendor registration on Colorado Vendor Self Service (VSS) does not require payment. Some ancillary certifications (Colorado Small Business Reserve) are handled by separate Colorado agencies.
Small business and set-aside programs
Colorado operates the following programs. Certification is separate from Colorado Vendor Self Service (VSS) vendor registration but is recognized on state contracts:
- Colorado Small Business Reserve
- Emerging Small Business Program
Governing law
Colorado Revised Statutes Title 24 Article 103 (Procurement Code)
Local agencies in Colorado commonly use Bonfire and Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing.
Current Colorado bid opportunities
Live from Colorado Vendor Self Service (VSS) plus every Colorado county, city, school district, hospital, and university procurement system. Updated every 6 hours.
- Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) for Space Domain Awareness (SDA) Solutions.
- Physical Therapy Services for Jefferson County Public Health Service
- REDI Project County Road 125 Point Salubrious
- Tank Pumping Services
- Miscellaneous Equipment Rental
- Custom Machine Work for Hydraulic Pumps, Valves and Cylinder Manufacturing & Repairs
- Roadside & Fence Vegetation Control
- Bridge & Structural Repair Using Maintenance Equipment Rental & Labor Rates
- Bridge Maintenance Materials
- Highway Signs, Sign Materials & Posts
- Drainage Pipe & Steel Plate for Pipe
- Shotcrete Supply and Application
- Nursery Stock Plantings, Fertilizer, Grass Seed and Mulch for Hydroseeder
- Pavement Marking & Pavement Symbols
- Crack and Joint Filler
Common questions about Colorado Vendor Self Service (VSS)
What is Colorado Vendor Self Service (VSS)?
Colorado Vendor Self Service (VSS) is the official state procurement portal for Colorado. Register through Vendor Self Service for state procurement opportunities.
How do I register on Colorado Vendor Self Service (VSS)?
Register through Vendor Self Service for state procurement opportunities. The registration is free and typically completed online at https://www.colorado.gov/vss.
What is the Colorado Vendor Self Service (VSS) login URL?
Colorado Vendor Self Service (VSS) is accessed at https://www.colorado.gov/vss. Registered vendors log in there to view solicitations and submit bids on Colorado state contracts.
Are there small-business or set-aside programs on Colorado Vendor Self Service (VSS)?
Yes. Colorado operates the following preference and set-aside programs relevant to Colorado Vendor Self Service (VSS) bidders: Colorado Small Business Reserve, Emerging Small Business Program. Each has its own certification process.
What law governs procurement through Colorado Vendor Self Service (VSS)?
Colorado procurement is governed by Colorado Revised Statutes Title 24 Article 103 (Procurement Code). Local agencies in Colorado commonly use Bonfire and Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing.
Where do I find current Colorado Vendor Self Service (VSS) opportunities?
Colorado Vendor Self Service (VSS) publishes opportunities at https://www.colorado.gov/vss. ProcureTap also aggregates Colorado state contracts plus every county, city, school district, hospital, and university procurement system in the state — updated every 6 hours.