Tips
- Read the entire solicitation & follow instructions closely
- Attention to detail is a very important factor.
- Attend any pre-bid or pre-proposal meeting. Email questions to the Purchasing Agent before the question cut-off time and date.
- Larimer County ONLY accepts Bids and Proposals submitted via Bidnet. Bids or Proposals submitted by any other means will not be accepted.
- Late submissions are not accepted regardless of circumstance.
- Register in advance for Bidnet! See the Purchasing page for how-to video & document to help you search Bidnet for opportunities.
ITBs & RFPs
All Invitation to Bids (ITBs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and any addenda are officially advertised on Bidnet Direct, and we only accept bids and proposals electronically submitted via Bidnet. Bids or proposals submitted by any other means will not be accepted.
ITBs and RFPs are also shared on the County’s Bids and Proposal page. Consider signing up to be emailed when a new solicitation is published.
Department Requests for Quotation (RFQs)
Individual Departments have the ability to make purchases up to $150,000 by seeking three quotes and are encouraged to publish these opportunities on the Department Request for Quotes page.
Consider signing up for the Notification List to receive an email when a new Department Request for Quotation is advertised there.
Insurance
Larimer County is diligent about enforcing insurance requirements. Regardless of dollar amount, there are often specific insurance requirements the vendor will need to meet in order to do business with Larimer County, particularly if providing a service or delivering to our site with a company vehicle.
Know your current insurance coverage, and how much it will cost to add additional insurance if you are awarded the work. Insurance protects vendors and the County!
