The City of Longmont is seeking a vendor to develop a Vision Zero Action Plan and provide supplemental project services. The described scope includes project management, data analyses, community engagement, preparation of the final plan, an Intersection Sight Distance Study, and a Near Miss Crash Software Evaluation. This is a professional consulting-services procurement, not a grant solicitation.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
194651
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
1,161.1
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
100,109
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
39 / 100
Propensity to Spend
How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
CautiousAggressive
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AI Adoption Score
How likely this buyer is to adopt new AI technologies.
ConservativeEarly Adopter
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Startup Friendliness
How often this buyer champions startups and early adoption.
Sole Source:Deprioritize; steer the buyer to a cooperative contract instead of building a sole source case.
Coops:Frequently procure through Sourcewell or OMNIA; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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City of Longmont:Deprioritize sole source. There is a lack of transparently awarded sole source contracts over the formal threshold, and the process appears opaque. Instead of investing in a sole source justification, pivot immediately to cooperative contracts (the city’s preferred route). Practical note: Engage Purchasing & Contracts early to validate cooperative access.
Agency-specific vendor registration, compliance steps, and approval routing shape the purchasing timeline.
Unlock detailed thresholds, contracting paths, payment terms, and vendor benchmarks for this buyer.
City of Longmont actively uses cooperative purchasing to accelerate buys and bypass formal bidding. Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to gain access to the recommended path.
Recommended (accessible through Starbridge):
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Full playbooks include agency-specific workflows, thresholds, and vendor benchmarks.
Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Longmont
Planning and Zoning Commission Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
Date: Sep 23, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The commission reviewed a conditional secondary use site plan application for a vehicle sales and rental facility located at 206 South Main Street. Discussion topics included the relocation of an existing Avis rental car facility, the anticipated traffic impact regarding the future transit center, compliance with landscaping requirements, and pedestrian safety near the site. The meeting concluded with the recommendation for approval, conditioned upon ensuring that all vehicle staging and storage remain in the rear of the property and not adjacent to Main Street.
Water Board Water Board Meeting
Date: Sep 21, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board discussed the water status report, covering reservoir levels, inflows, and ditch administration. Members reviewed development activities, specifically focusing on conveyance plats for area properties to ensure compliance with city requirements. Additionally, a detailed presentation was provided regarding the operational management of the Ralph Price Reservoir and Button Rock Dam, including discussions on water rights, storage capacity, and the processes for calculating and managing water releases.
Who manages procurement and purchasing for City of Longmont?
The City of Longmont Purchasing & Contracts division manages procurement and purchasing, overseeing bidding, contract administration, and procurement compliance. Vendors can find office contact details and the division's responsibilities on the City of Longmont Purchasing & Contracts web page.
Where does City of Longmont post bids and RFPs?
The City of Longmont posts official solicitations, bids, and RFPs through the BidNet Direct Rocky Mountain E‑Purchasing System (RMEPS). Vendors should use the City's RMEPS postings to download solicitation documents and track award information.
How do vendors complete vendor registration with City of Longmont?
Vendors should register using the City of Longmont 'Register to be a Vendor' resource and create an account on the BidNet Direct Rocky Mountain E‑Purchasing System (RMEPS). The City recommends RMEPS registration to download bid documents and receive solicitation notifications.
Date: Sep 16, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board discussed waste services, focusing on sanitation rate structures and the city's zero waste resolution goal of 75% diversion by 2030. Key topics included a city council update regarding budget priorities and waste management issues, such as alley waste collection and compost rate options. The meeting also covered residential participation in curbside composting programs and demographic trends in waste diversion, with staff presenting proposals to realign rate structures with sustainability goals.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
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What procurement requirements does City of Longmont publish for vendors?
City of Longmont requires vendors to review each solicitation for exact required forms and compliance; individual bid/RFP documents specify insurance, bonding, licensing, and other requirements. Each solicitation lists a Procurement Specialist contact for questions about required forms and submission rules.
How does City of Longmont approve procurement contracts and awards?
The City of Longmont Purchasing & Contracts division administers procurement contracts and awards and oversees contract administration; solicitations identify a named Procurement Specialist who serves as the contact and oversight point for procurement and contract execution.
Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for City of Longmont?
City of Longmont publishes procurement policies, standard terms, and procurement process guidance on its Purchasing & Contracts web pages (see the 'Procurement Process' and related resources). Vendors should review those pages for policy details and standard contract terms before bidding.
