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Bidding Opportunities with DEDO

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On this page, you will find periodic calls for proposals in response to bidding opportunities issued by Denver Economic Development & Opportunity (DEDO).

The newest opportunities are listed first. Bidding opportunities may be a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) or a Request for Proposals (RFP). Finite application periods--with a set opening and closing date--are generally used for program or project funding. As an alternative, open, rolling windows for applications are used with community development projects. Learn more about this distinction in our Users Guide.

RFP Business Impact Opportunity Fund Administrator 2025-26

Denver Economic Development & Opportunity (DEDO) is seeking proposals from a community partner to administer a supplemental activity of the Business Impact Opportunity Fund (BIO Fund) grant program. The selected contractor will administer $870,000 to fund business support in the East Colfax Avenue corridor.

RFP Denver Inclusive Impact Catalyst

Denver Economic Development & Opportunity (DEDO) is seeking proposals from qualified organizations to prepare BIPOC+-led tech industry businesses to be capitalized. This Inclusive Impact Catalyst (IIC) program seeks to address the challenges all small tech businesses face when trying to access equity capital and will prioritize BIPOC+ tech founders.

RFP Availability and Disparity Study in Procurement and Contracting

Denver Economic Development & Opportunity (DEDO) is seeking proposers qualified and experienced in conducting Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE) Availability and Disparity Studies. The selected proposer shall conduct an M/WBE Availability and Disparity Study for the period 2017-2021 consistent with constitutional mandates, governing law, and best practices.

RFP Incumbent Worker Training

Denver Economic Development & Opportunity (DEDO) is seeking proposals from employers, industry associations and/or training providers capable of providing workforce development solutions.

RFP Cannabis Social Equity Technical Assistance II

Denver Economic Development & Opportunity (DEDO) is seeking proposals from qualified organizations to design, implement, and administer a small business program to support social equity applicants to establish a cannabis business in the City and County of Denver.

Notice of Funding Availability 2024 - Neighborhood Support Services

Denver Economic Development Opportunity (DEDO) is seeking proposals for neighborhood support services in 2024 which will be funded through the city’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

Additional Bidding Opportunities

By ordinance, Division of Small Business Opportunity (DSBO) has the authority to establish MWBE/DBE project goal(s) or an SBE defined pool, also referred to as "business utilization," on contracts for construction, reconstruction, remodeling, and professional and design work, as well as on the city's purchase of goods and services.

Certified firms are encouraged to review the bidding opportunities offered below. DSBO's goal-setting and compliance work helps ensure a more level playing field for every small business. You may view the program requirement determinations here. Did you know? DSBO also has a new self-guided online training, "Small Biz, Big Wins: Mastering Small Business Requirements."

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City and County of Denver Bidding Opportunities

Other Bidding Opportunities

Additional opportunities can also be found through other municipalities in the metro area.