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Information for suppliers

As a community-owned utility, we use an open, competitive bidding process to deliver the best value for our ratepayers. To participate in the bidding process, you must register with us as a supplier.

Once registered, users will receive notifications about sourcing events based on the categories your company selected.

Register as a supplier or log in

We use the GEP SMART tool for all sourcing events. You must be registered in GEP SMART to view or participate in all our sourcing events. There is no cost to register, and it only takes a few minutes.

  • Sourcing webpage changeWe use an “Open Public RFX” process. This process allows all registered suppliers to view all published sourcing events across all categories (not just the ones chosen during registration). Current events are listed in the sourcing module under the RFX tab on GEP SMART.
  • To submit a bid for a sourcing event, click on the sourcing module, select the event name and accept the guidelines.
  • We encourage you to view our Tools for Suppliers page for tips, videos and resources.

Unregistered suppliers may view current and future events from the Sourcing Events Portal. However, they cannot participate before they are registered and approved. Register or log in to the portal using the buttons below.

Register as a supplier
Log in to GEP Smart

Contractor safety

The safety of our employees, contractors and the public is a core value at Colorado Springs Utilities. Our vision is to eliminate workplace incidents and injuries. Contractor safety programs are crucial for maintaining a safe work environment. Review the two critical components of our contractor program below.

Contractor Minimum Safety Requirement (CMSR)

The CMSR contains information about our contractor safety program. It includes requirements, expectations, checklists and sample documents to ensure contractors have the appropriate safety programs and culture to protect their workers, our employees and the public.

Contractor minimum safety requirement
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ISNetworld (ISN)

We use ISN as our primary contractor safety qualification and information management tool for contractors who perform work deemed “Very High Risk” or “High Risk." All contractors in those categories must subscribe to ISN. Please refer to the Contractor Exposure Matrix Guide for information regarding risk categorization.

For additional details about ISN, visit isnetworld.com or contact its customer service team at (800) 976-1303.

Contract exposure matrix guide

Supplier Diversity Program

We support the growth and development of small, disadvantaged, minority and women-owned businesses. We actively encourage their participation in our procurement process.

Our Supplier Diversity Program provides fair access to sales and service opportunities through mentoring and supplier development activities. The goal of the program is to establish relationships with qualified firms to mirror the rich cultural diversity of our customer base.

We also assist small businesses by:

  • Facilitating the certification of small business firms.
  • Increasing the number of small businesses certified by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and profiled in SBA's Pro-Net procurement database.
  • Promoting awareness of our business needs and processes.

Sourcing events

Search our database for past, current and upcoming sourcing and contract events.


Supplier forms & payment options

Failure to provide forms, as requested, will cause delays or failed transactions with your company. Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification Form (W-9)

Please note: We will discard any Company Data Information and/or Request for Taxpayer Identification forms received without a request by one of our staff.

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Supplier ACH enrollment form

For those who wish to receive invoice payments electronically.

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Procurement policy

Our policy promotes fair competition by ensuring all businesses can compete for our goods and services.

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Supplier company data information form

Only complete if requested by one of our staff and return as instructed.

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Single-Use accounts

An electronic payment solution through J.P. Morgan that is processed like a credit card to streamline payments.

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Supplier Day documents

View presentations and information from our Supplier Day event, held on Sept. 24, 2024.
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Supplier Day presentation

View our opening presentation from our Supplier Day event held on Sept. 24, 2024.

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Supplier Day project solicitation forecast

Find more information about upcoming projects/sourcing events.

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Working with utilities - Engineering

View this presentation from our 2024 supplier day event.

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Working with utilities - Technology

View this presentation from our 2024 supplier day event.

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Everyone has a duty to report any suspected unlawful act impacting the City of Colorado Springs operations and its enterprises. Anyone who becomes aware of the existence or apparent existence of fraud, waste or abuse is encouraged to report such matters to the City Auditor’s Office.

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