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Office of Purchasing Services

The Office of Purchasing Services is a division of the Finance Department, which is responsible for acquiring goods, services and construction contracts for the city of Aurora.

These services are typically managed through a structured procurement process to ensure and secure the greatest value for the city, considering cost, quality, delivery, service and other considerations that reflect overall value comparisons. All purchasing and contracting shall be accomplished in the best interest of the city. 

Event Announcements

The Office of Purchasing Services in collaboration with the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and other valuable community partners, are excited to share upcoming events that you won’t want to miss! Here’s a preview of what’s to come:

How to Do Business with the City of Aurora

This event will cover topics such as types of solicitations, where to locate city solicitations, how to respond, and the reporting and award requirements for goods and services purchased by the city.     
Date: TBD    
Time: TBD    
Location: Aurora Municipal Center, 15151 E. Alameda Parkway  
How to Register/Attend: TBD

Business Opportunity Fair

This event will showcase a range of business opportunities, resources and initiatives aimed at fostering innovation and economic growth. Participants will have the chance to network with key industry players, learn about government programs and discover new ventures that are shaping the future of business.

Whether you are an entrepreneur looking to expand, an investor seeking new opportunities, or a business looking to partner with government entities, this event is the perfect opportunity to explore potential collaborations.
Date: TBD
Time: TBD
Location: Aurora Municipal Center, 15151 E. Alameda Parkway
How to Register/Attend: TBD

Spanish interpretation will be provided for in-person sessions. Remote access will be available, but registration is required; details on how to register/attend will be posted on this website. 

Seminars will be recorded and will be available for viewing, please visit “Recorded Videos.”

Recorded Videos (Instructional and Seminar)

Whether you're new to purchasing or looking to refine your skills, these resources will provide the knowledge and support you need. We encourage you to explore and make the most of these resources, and if you have any questions, feel free to contact us.

Instructional

We are excited to introduce our latest instructional guides, designed to help vendors, suppliers, contractors and consultants understand the city’s purchasing process and access solicitation opportunities. These guides are carefully crafted to provide step-by-step instructions, tips, and best practices to help guide you on how to do business with the city. 

What’s Included:

Seminar Recordings

Thank you for your interest in our recent seminar. We understand that you were unable to attend, but we’re happy to inform you that the seminar was recorded and is now available for viewing.

What’s included:

How to Do Business

   Recorded event date: June 2024
 

Business Opportunity Fair

   Recorded event date: October 2024

We hope you find the content helpful and look forward to your participation in future events! 

Contract Opportunities

In the spirit of continuous improvement, the city of Aurora utilizes the Rocky Mountain e-Purchasing System (BidNet) to publish solicitations online and welcomes your participation and cooperation. The website provides access to business opportunities throughout the Rocky Mountain States, specifically with Wyoming and Colorado local governments.

To register or login to see details of all open city of Aurora opportunities, please visit: BidNet Direct

We hope vendors find this system useful in expanding their visibility to the broad array of business opportunities. We thank you in advance for registering and we look forward to working with you. It is highly recommended that all vendors use BidNet.

All solicitation documents are subject to revision, updates, or supplementation at any time in the solicitation process and that it is entirely incumbent upon the bidder/proposer to carefully and regularly monitor BidNet for such notices.

For BidNet registration assistance, visit “Recorded Videos” for instructional guidance or contact BidNet’s Vendor Support Department at 800.835.4603 or [email protected].

Small Business Development Center

Do you want to grow your existing business or have questions as an aspiring entrepreneur? The Aurora-South Metro Small Business Development Center (SBDC) can help. The SBDC offers free and confidential virtual consulting by appointment, free and low-cost training, and can connect you with a variety of small business resources and appropriate current funding options. Serving Arapahoe and Douglas Counties 

The Aurora-South Metro SBDC is part of the Colorado SBDC Network, a nationally accredited program, and has a mission to help existing and new small businesses grow and prosper. The city of Aurora is host to the SBDC and serves small businesses not only in Aurora, but throughout Arapahoe, Douglas and south Jefferson counties.

Small Business Enterprises Program

The city of Aurora’s Small Business Enterprise (SBE) Program demonstrates the city’s commitment to the SBE community by promoting economic growth within the local business community and providing a development program to assist SBEs regardless of gender, age, race or ethnicity. For additional details about this program, please view the following PDF.

City Contracts Pending Approval

Every week, the Office of Purchasing Services posts a report to Aurora City Council outlining procurement actions. The report is usually posted on Mondays; subscribe to receive notification when a new report is added.