About the Contracting Goal
The State of Colorado has a contracting goal (as set by §24-103-905 C.R.S.) of 3% for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). For a contract to count toward the State’s 3% goal, the SDVOSB must:
- Be registered and verified as an SDVOSB through the US Small Business Administration (SDVOSB Program Administration)
- Be located in Colorado, meaning incorporated or organized in Colorado, or maintaining an office or place of business in Colorado
- Have a direct contract with the State of Colorado; subcontractors do not count toward the 3% State goal
Preference in Competitive Solicitations
- When no Price Agreement/Statewide Contract is in place, goods and services over $50,000 are published for public solicitation response
- In an effort to reach this goal, State agencies may give a preference in competitive bids or proposals
- When submitting a response to a solicitation that is applying the preference, proof of SDVOSB status issued from the US Small Business Administration must be included
Find Public Solicitation Opportunities
- Most State agencies post their solicitations on ColoradoVSS, where businesses can register for free.
- You can find a list of where solicitations are posted on the Office of the State Controller’s solicitations page.
- Receive notification of new opportunities by selecting commodity codes.
- Find potential buyers for specific products or services by searching historical solicitations.
Resources
- ACCESSColorado’s 3 Steps for Doing Business with the State of Colorado (guide, solicitation sources, and more)
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Colorado Supplier Diversity Navigator
Connecting small and diverse businesses with the resources to be successful in State contracts and procurement.
Services Provided
- Assistance with responding to solicitations for State contracts*
- Availability of opportunities
- Interpretation of solicitation documents
- Solicitation response procedures and best practices
- Bond assistance
Contact Us
Form: Complete our Request for Assistance Form
Email: DPA_SupplierDiversityHelp@state.co.us
Phone: 303-866-5765
*Assistance does not imply guidance that will give a respondent an unfair advantage when answering a solicitation.