The solicitation seeks a firm to design and install video surveillance, physical access control, and duress/panic-alarm systems at the existing Adams County Detention Facility. It is a two-phase design-build effort—design followed by construction and installation—with contractor-provided equipment and a one-year term plus one optional one-year renewal. A mandatory in-person pre-proposal meeting is listed for October 20, 2026, and proposals are due November 10, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. MST.
Adams County is soliciting bids under IFB-2026.766 for street light repair and replacement at the Colorado Air and Space Port. The airport is owned and operated by Adams County, and the solicitation concerns its street-light infrastructure. The invitation for bids is open, with responses due November 12, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. MST.
Adams County is seeking proposals for automotive body repair services under solicitation RFP-KD-2026.341. The opportunity was published September 25, 2026, and proposals are due October 22, 2026, at 4:00 PM MDT. Adams County identifies Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing as its official source for solicitation documents.
Sole Source:If sale is less than $10,000, use sole source.
Coops:Frequently procures through Colorado State Price Agreements, NASPO ValuePoint, OMNIA Partners, and MAPO; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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Thresholds:Little evidence of sole source above the $50,000 formal bid threshold. Competitive bidding often applies around $10,000, increasing likelihood of formal competition.
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Adams County actively uses cooperative purchasing and encourages staff to do so. You can get onboarded to the recommended path by reaching out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform.
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Cityzen Solutions, Inc. dba PublicInput at Adams County
Effective: Aug 1, 2023Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document is Amendment One to Professional Service Agreement 2023.829 between Adams County, Colorado, and Cityzen Solutions, Inc. dba PublicInput. Signed on May 30, 2024, the amendment renews the agreement for an additional year, from August 9, 2024, through August 8, 2025. It adds a new fee schedule of $49,500.00 for this renewed term, bringing the total not-to-exceed agreement amount to $99,500.00. The document also includes details of the original Annual Service Agreement, which covered the period from August 1, 2023, to July 31, 2024, with a service term fee of $49,500.
Cityzen Solutions, Inc. dba PublicInput at Adams County
Effective: Aug 1, 2025Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This Amendment Two (2025.144) extends the Professional Service Agreement 2023.829 between Adams County, Colorado, and Cityzen Solutions, Inc. dba PublicInput for community engagement services. The agreement term is extended by one year, with the new end date being August 8, 2026. An additional $52,965.00 is added for services for this extended period, bringing the total not to exceed agreement amount to $152,465.00. The services for the additional year, effective from August 1, 2025, include Engage, SSO, Authorized Users, and Text Message Credits.
Carahsoft Technology Corp. at Adams County
Effective: Mar 29, 2024Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document comprises several related agreements and proposals between Adams County and Carahsoft Technology Corp, primarily for Qualtrics services and Quality of Life Surveys. It includes two versions of Purchase Order 21768 for Quality of Life Surveys (one for $43,088.00 and another for $66,587.44), and two Government Price Quotations from Carahsoft for Qualtrics services. The most comprehensive agreement is a 36-month Order Form for Qualtrics Cloud Services, totaling $103,955.86, which includes Strategic UX Add-On and Custom Implementation. The document outlines terms and conditions, service levels, and payment details for these services.
Cityzen Solutions, Inc. dba PublicInput at Adams County
Effective: Aug 1, 2023Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This Professional Service Agreement between Adams County and Cityzen Solutions, Inc. dba PublicInput outlines the provision of community engagement services for a one-year term from August 1, 2023, to July 31, 2024. The total contract value is $50,000.00, covering an Engage Package and Single Sign-on services. The agreement details responsibilities, payment terms, insurance, data security, and termination clauses.
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Adams County
Board of County Commissioners Study Session
Date: Sep 3, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Study Session focused on the budget review for the Clerk and Recorder’s office. Key discussions included revenue and expenditure trends, specific business cases regarding election operations and postage costs, and the ongoing book preservation project. The board also addressed capital improvement requests, specifically for replacement election equipment such as ballot sorting machines and ballot-on-demand printers. Furthermore, the meeting covered upcoming budget amendments, challenges regarding federal funding cuts, and strategies for staffing, including personnel reallocations and creative resource utilization.
Board of County Commissioners Study Session
Date: Sep 2, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The study session focused on federal legislative and regulatory updates, analyzing the implications of the upcoming election, continuing resolutions, and federal funding changes. Discussion covered the financial impacts on county human services due to SNAP administrative cost shifts and upcoming OMB grant regulation changes. The board reviewed internal resources, including a federal grant readiness and risk assessment, and planned outreach strategies for the upcoming state legislative session.
The board discussed several key topics, starting with a request for a letter of support for the City of Thornton's grant application for a down payment assistance program. Additionally, the commissioners reviewed a proposed acquisition of a mobile home community, evaluating financial feasibility, long-term infrastructure sustainability, and resident retention strategies. The meeting concluded with an update on the implementation of Proposition 123, including progress toward affordable housing targets and considerations for future commitment cycles.
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