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The City of Boulder works collaboratively with many public- and private-sector partners, including the Boulder Small Business Development Center (SBDC), to support a healthy, accessible, resilient, and sustainable economy that benefits all residents, businesses, and visitors. Key strategies include supporting small businesses and promoting innovation, entrepreneurship, and economic opportunity while preserving community character and quality of life. For more information about the city’s efforts and available resources for businesses, visit BoulderColorado.gov.

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  • Breakout Sessions
  • Exhibitor Hall
  • One-on-Ones
  • Roundtables

Purchasing/Contracting Needs

Construction

Construction projects contracted by the City of Boulder are primarily concentrated in the areas of transportation, utilities infrastructure, and facilities.

Transportation projects often involve funding from the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) and can range from paving projects to underpass construction to rebuild of an intersection. Our utilities construction projects generally involve repair and rehabilitation of our water and wastewater infrastructure. Utilities projects typically involve rebuild/replacement of our water distribution network and equipment upgrades at our water and wastewater processing facilities. Construction projects managed by our Facilities team can involve modest remodeling projects to construction of entirely new facilities that have been years in the planning and design process. On occasion, we will contract for new or refurbishment of amenities in our parks and open space infrastructure. Subcontract opportunities on the larger projects may exist, with these awards typically made by the general contractor.

Consulting

Potential consulting opportunities with the City of Boulder can vary significantly. Technical consulting on a variety of engineering projects is common. The City will generally contract with firms that have already been selected as qualified via a formal solicitation process. Consulting work related to business processes, social programs, and municipal operations are relatively frequent. The value associated with these engagements can vary significantly.

Facilities Services

The City will regularly contract with a variety of standard facility services and will often use existing, renewable agreements that were part of a solicitation process. Given the scope of our facility footprint, it is common for a service to be needed that is not covered under an existing contract that would result in the need for a new company to fill the need.

NAICS Codes

  • 541330 ENGINEERING SERVICES
  • 237310 HIGHWAY, STREET, AND BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION
  • 237110 WATER AND SEWER LINE AND RELATED STRUCTURES CONSTRUCTION
  • 237990 OTHER HEAVY AND CIVIL ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION
  • 524210 INSURANCE AGENCIES AND BROKERAGES
  • 2213 WATER, SEWAGE AND OTHER SYSTEMS
  • 524292 THIRD PARTY ADMINISTRATION OF INSURANCE AND PENSION FUNDS
  • 561591 CONVENTATION AND VISITORS BUREAUS
  • 562910 REMEDIATION SERVICES
  • 423430 COMPUTER AND COMPUTER PERIPHERAL EQUIPMENT AND SOFTWARE MERCHANT WHOLESALERS
  • 238110 POURED CONCRETE FOUNDATION AND STRUCTURE CONTRACTORS
  • 23 CONSTRUCTION
  • 561720 JANITORIAL SERVICES
  • 238220 PLUMBING, HEATING, AND AIR-CONDITIONING CONTRACTORS
  • 236220 COMMERCIAL AND INSTITUTIONAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
  • 624190 OTHER INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY SERVICES
  • 524114 DIRECT HEALTH AND MEDICAL INSURANCE CARRIERS
  • 561730 LANDSCAPING SERVICES
  • 327320 READY-MIX CONCRETE MANUFACTURING AND DISTRIBUTING
  • 541310 ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES
  • 238210 ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS AND OTHER WIRING INSTALLATION CONTRACTORS
  • 518210 COMPUTING INFRASTRUCTURE PROVIDERS, DATA PROCESSING, HOSTING, AND RELATED SERVICES
  • 541511 CUSTOM COMPUTER PROGRAMMING SERVICES
  • 522110 COMMERCIAL BANKING
  • 5415 COMPUTER SYSTEMS DESIGN AND RELATED SERVICES

Representatives:

Ken Kasparek, Senior Procurement Buyer

Ken Kasparek has worked in procurement for over 20 years in manufacturing and with the City of Boulder. Ken feels that adherence to procurement policies ensures a compliant environment that is open to all vendors. Ken also believes that by expanding the vendor base we can gain new insights and direction for the City of Boulder. By showing how to work with the City of Boulder we can have the best chance at expanding the vendor base.

Dave Bannon, Purchasing Manager

Dave Bannon has been in procurement, contracting, and supply chain roles his entire career in healthcare, medical device, and now with the City of Boulder, Colorado. Dave believes procurement can make a positive impact on any organization through professional management of purchase of goods and services that align with a clear strategic vision. Dave believes good suppliers are a valuable extension of any business and make significant contributions to a high performing organization.

Mayor Aaron Brockett

Aaron Brockett attended Swarthmore College in Pennsylvania where he majored in Music and met his wife-to-be Cherry Anderson. Aaron and Cherry moved to Boulder in 2003. They’ve raised their two children in North Boulder and ran a small software development firm together for 20 years. After serving for 5 years on the city’s Planning Board, Aaron was first elected to the city council in 2015, was re-elected in 2019, and became mayor in November of 2021. He served for 6 years on the Denver Regional Council of Governments and is currently a member of the Boulder Racial Equity Guiding Coalition, the Metro Mayors Caucus, the Northwest Mayors and Commissioners Coalition and numerous other committees. In his time on city council he has focused on climate change, housing, transportation, social justice, and how to make Boulder a more just, equitable, and inclusive city.

"The Take Action Marketing Series was invaluable for me as a small-business/non-profit director. Catherine McHale brought such helpful insight and expertise to these workshops, and she’s an empathetic and astute facilitator. I walked away so much more knowledgeable and confident in my approach to marketing, and armed with practical skills and strategies that I could begin to implement right away. I highly recommend!"
Joanna CaganWOW! Children's Museum
"The small business support from Colorado SBDC is phenomenal. The consultants are of the highest quality, high integrity, trustworthy and incredibly helpful. The time savings and ability to take on more work is facilitated by having this kind of support available to the small business, particularly in the technology sector."
Helen PetachRatiocinative Engineering Services LLC
"Dan, thank you for your efforts to help us get our EIDL. When I reached out to the SBDC, Sharon got back to me the same day and let me know that the SBDC would do what it could to help. By the end of the next day, Dan had put together a summary of the issues we were facing and sent it to his contact at the SBA. Just four business days later, our loan was approved! There is no shortage of challenges faced by small companies as they work tirelessly to succeed in a very competitive world, so it's great to know that there are organizations like the Boulder SBDC that we can turn to for help."
Michael DulbergSherpa Chai, LLC
“Thank you for organizing this great informative session on the PPP utilization part. I have been in conversation with Dan King and want you to know that you guys are doing a great job in helping small businesses like us. Thank you for all the work you guys do!”
DURGESH SINGHMagswitch Technology
"These [webinars] are super helpful and I can’t thank you and the [SBDC] for all your help for our small Colorado businesses. These are such hard and scary times - being connected does a world of good. Please thank all the panel participants as well. They’ve been fantastic! Best wishes to you and your colleagues and hope you’re all staying safe."
JacqueJourney's Aviation
"A big shout out to Dan and the staff of Boulder SBDC and the SBA from Mustards Last Stand. Thank you for your assistance in helping Mustards resolve a technical issue with our application for our second round funding of the PPP program. Without your assistance I would probably still be on hold listening to maddening music over and over and over again, while worrying the whole time. We appreciate the support from you and everyone else in this community that makes us proud to be an ongoing part of Boulder's business community."
Dan PolovinMustards Last Stand
“Thank you so much for your time! Besides the great information, your energy and support were priceless! It is so good to feel you are not alone in this journey.”
LAILA MARZALLTSM Microwave
"After almost two months of messing with Chase Bank, Susan got us the PPP loan filed and approved in about 8 hours. I hesitate to celebrate until money is in the bank, but it’s looking good and Susan was absolutely amazing. Of course, I’m wouldn't even be talking to Susan if you hadn't made the connection, so chalk up another small business success to SBDC. I see why you’re the best on the country. This loan was crucial to our success at a critical time in the world. All I can say is thank you."
Jeff S.Earthvisionz
“As a new resident in rural Colorado I was truly at a loss about the tech community out here until I attended the SBDC TechSource event in Salida. I was truly impressed by the quality of the content at the event (compared to similar events in Chicago), was able to make some great connections within the local community, and was able to sign up for additional services as well. SBDC assisted us with market research which helped expedite our focus in Colorado and helped connect us with funding sources to expand. Beyond that they were quick to respond, a pleasure to work with, and went above and beyond with their services. I would absolutely recommend SBDC TechSource to another tech company, especially for companies outside of the front range that are looking to connect and grow rapidly. “
CHRIS MCLAUGHLINVital Command
"I just wanted to send a quick note and let you know how helpful Brian Ormsby has been. He responded to my query about a week and answered a bunch of questions about the EIDL, and then we talked again to day about the PPP. I’ve asked several other resources about my PPP questions and he was the first person to answer them. I can’t stress enough how nice it is to be able to talk directly to someone who can answer questions about all of these programs. So thank you very much for making him available...!"
David PAccuer, Inc.
"I'm not sure if this email goes through, but I just wanted to say thank you so much for hosting this webinar. As a small business that is running because of the SBDC, I am so appreciative of what you do for business owners. I went to film school and I'm only successful in my business because of the years of support I've gotten from the SBDC to help me get a business mindset and navigate the crazy waters of running a company. In all of this uncertainty, it's felt like I couldn't find good, solid answers on our PPP loan, and this webinar was so helpful and the tool of the PPP Loan Forgiveness Estimator is so comforting to get some answers. Keep up the good work, and stay healthy out there. With much appreciation."
Shawna M.FX Media
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