XL EagleColoradoVSS (Colorado Vendor Self Service)
ColoradoVSS stands for Colorado Vendor Self Service. Colorado Vendor Self Service (ColoradoVSS) is the vendor-facing part of Colorado's CORE financial system. Most state agencies and many state universities post goods, services, and construction solicitations there. Vendors can self-register free, and a public access option lets anyone view solicitations without an account.
Colorado procurement is decentralized, so each agency runs its own solicitations. Some purchasing units, such as certain transportation and university programs, use other systems instead.
Why it matters to a small contractor
Register on ColoradoVSS and choose commodity codes that match your work. Because Colorado agencies buy on their own, search by agency names in your area and do not assume every state job shows up in one place.
Example
A small snow removal company registers on ColoradoVSS and finds a state agency solicitation for plowing at a regional office. It downloads the documents and submits its response through the system.
ColoradoVSS: common questions
Can I view Colorado bids without registering?
Yes, ColoradoVSS offers public access to view solicitation documents and amendments.
Do all Colorado agencies use VSS?
Most do, but some units such as certain transportation and university purchasing offices use other platforms.
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