The City of Evans is requesting proposals for annual security services. The work includes armed guards for municipal court hearings. It also includes security for recreation events and facility rentals.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
161426
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
132.3
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
22,500
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
53 / 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:Not recommended; pivot to cooperatives.
Coops:Frequently procures through Sourcewell and BuyBoard; 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 Evans, CO:No evidence of sole source awards in 2020–2024. Deprioritize this path. If an exclusive solution is truly required, coordinate with Procurement for waiver/justification requirements and approvals; otherwise use cooperative contracts or the formal competitive process.
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The City has used cooperative purchasing (active with Sourcewell and a listed BuyBoard customer). Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to get onboarded to the recommended path.
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Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Evans
Evans Redevelopment Agency Meeting
Date: Oct 6, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board conducted a meeting to approve the agenda and consent agenda. The primary focus was the consideration and subsequent approval of a resolution regarding the 2027 budget. Staff presented a financial overview, detailing revenue projections from property and sales tax TIF, expenditure estimates for staff and services, and the repayment schedule for an interfund loan related to the Evans Junction Infrastructure Project. The discussion also addressed the allocation of asset management program costs between the redevelopment agency and the general fund.
City Council Work Session
Date: Sep 1, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting focused on the 2027 budget work session review of enterprise funds, specifically water, wastewater, storm drainage, and refuse collection. Discussion topics included revenue projections, utility rate recommendations for the upcoming year, and capital outlay projects such as pump station construction, line replacements, and drainage infrastructure improvements. The finance director presented detailed financial outlooks for each fund, highlighting anticipated fund balances and the impact of planned capital investments.
City Council Work Session
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to City of Evans.
Who manages procurement and purchasing for the City of Evans?
The City Manager, supported by the Procurement and Contract Specialist, manages procurement for the City of Evans, with City Council approval required for higher-dollar procurements. This reflects the council–manager form of government described on the City's official website.
Where does the City of Evans post bids and RFPs?
The City of Evans posts bids, RFPs, and RFQs on the Rocky Mountain E‑Purchasing System (BidNet Direct), which is linked from the City's Bids and RFPs page. Vendors should monitor that portal for solicitations, documents, and addenda.
How do vendors complete vendor registration with the City of Evans?
Vendors register through the Rocky Mountain E‑Purchasing System (BidNet Direct) to receive notifications, download solicitation documents, and access addenda; the City's Bids and RFPs page links to that portal. RMEPS support is available for registration assistance.
Date: Sep 15, 2026
Type: Meeting mention
The City Council held a work session focused on the 2027 budget overview, specifically examining the general fund, property tax revenue increases, personnel pay structure adjustments, and overhead transfers from various enterprise funds. Key discussions included the sustainability of the general fund, reserve policies, and deferred maintenance priorities. Additionally, the Council reviewed the financial performance of the community cleanup event, noting that current voucher revenue does not cover operational costs, and discussed future policy considerations regarding cleanup program funding and potential partnerships with waste management services.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
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What products and services does the City of Evans procure?
The City of Evans routinely procures public‑works construction and infrastructure, water and wastewater services, parks, recreation and cemetery services, police and municipal court services, and professional/consulting services. Formal solicitations for these categories are posted via the Rocky Mountain E‑Purchasing System.
Does the City of Evans use cooperative purchasing or piggyback contracts?
Yes. The City of Evans Financial Policies expressly authorize cooperative and 'piggyback' purchases using competitively awarded contracts from other governmental entities, and such cooperative purchases are exempted from standard procurement procedures under that policy.
What procurement requirements does the City of Evans publish for vendors?
The City of Evans requires vendors to be legitimate businesses and to provide required insurance certificates before a Notice to Proceed is issued. For construction contracts over $150,000, vendors must provide 100% performance and payment bonds; solicitations list specific forms and terms.
How does the City of Evans approve procurement contracts and awards?
The City of Evans uses tiered approval thresholds: Department Managers approve purchases up to $10,000; Department Directors and the City Manager approve mid‑range purchases; purchases above $250,000 require City Council approval. Formal RFP/RFQ/ITB rules and quote requirements are defined in the City's Financial Policies.