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Potential Partners
Get alerted to future opportunities
In order to ensure that procurements are fair, OIT posts all solicitations and opportunities for partnership on the electronic bidding system called ColoradoVSS(opens in new window) (Vendor Self Service). Please make sure to register on this site to ensure you are alerted to future opportunities posted by OIT. Although this system is used by OIT, the ColoradoVSS application is not an OIT-owned system, and as such, OIT is unable to assist with the registration process.
However, the ColoradoVSS Help Desk is available Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (MST) and can be reached by emailing vsshelp@state.co.us. Additional information, including tips for ensuring you never miss an opportunity, can be found at vss.state.co.us(opens in new window). Please note that the ColoradoVSS website is best viewed in Microsoft Internet Explorer or FireFox.
Solicitation Types and Award Determination Criteria
| Code | Threshold | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Documented Quote | DQ | $50,000 to $250,000 | Awarded on Purchase Order |
| Documented Quote with Waiver | DQ | Over $250,0000 | Must request threshold exception |
| Invitation for Bid | IFB | Over $250,000 | Awarded to the most cost-effective offering that is responsible/responsive |
| Request for Proposal | RFP | Over $250,000 | Awarded to Contract, requires evaluation effort |
| Intent to Negotiate | ITN | Over $250,000 | Awarded to Contract, requires evaluation, allows for direct negotiations with proposing vendors |
| Focused Solicitation | N/A | Varies | Presented to the Vendor Pool = Task Order |
Other Solicitation Types
- Requests for Information (RFIs) are used to gain information about the market opportunities and DO NOT result in a purchase or contract
- Construction, Property or Space Leasing requires the involvement of the State Architect
- Sole Source when only one vendor is available to meet the need
- Emergency Procurement requires a threat to public health, welfare, or safety such as may arise by reason of floods, epidemics, riots, equipment failures, etc.
- Special Circumstance when the market is limited based on specific, tangible requirements; the market has not matured to provide adequate competition, and disclosure of the requirements for the goods or services is contrary to the public interest.