Specialty Trades Government Contracts in Colorado
Statewide ranked opportunities and likely upcoming recompetes for facilities contractors across Colorado.
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Specialty Trades in Colorado
Federal Specialty Trades Services procurement in Colorado funnels disproportionately through Unknown, which captures 57% of the state's 7 opportunities as of Q2 2026. The top 3 markets — Unknown, Grand Junction, Durango — account for 100% of statewide activity across 3 cities with federal contract flow. For market-entry strategy, Unknown is the gateway: winning work there builds the past performance and agency relationships needed to expand statewide.
The buying landscape for Specialty Trades Services in Colorado centers on Forest Service (33%), Bureau of Land Management (25%), Bureau of Reclamation (18%), spanning 40 total contract actions worth $14.2M. Forest Service's 33% market share makes it the priority target, but the remaining 4 agencies provide enough alternative deal flow to support a multi-agency pursuit strategy. On the vendor side, the market is incumbent-heavy: the top 3 contractors — MERIDIAN FIRE & SECURITY, LLC, HD INC., MEDVED GLOBAL INC — hold 67% of recent awards, meaning new entrants face significant barriers unless targeting recompetes or set-asides.
Analysis computed from SAM.gov and USAspending.gov data · Updated daily
Colorado has 7 open specialty trades contract opportunities as of 2026-05-30, with 2 likely recompetes identified. Top markets include Unknown, Grand Junction, Durango.
7
Open Opportunities
2
Likely Recompetes
Forest Service
Top Agency
Unknown
Top City
Top Opportunities This Week
| Score↕ | Title↕ | Location↕ | Agency↕ | Due Date↕ | Set-Aside↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72 | BLM-CO GJFO AUTOMATIC GATE | Grand Junction | INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE.BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT.COLORADO STATE OFFICE | Mar 20, 2026 | SBA |
| 67 | GAOA Chimney Rock Paving in the San Juan National Forest | Durango | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF.FOREST SERVICE.San Juan National Forest | — | SBA |
| — | 99--BLM-CO WRFO KIOSK INSTALLATION | — | INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE.BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT.COLORADO STATE OFFICE | May 30, 2025 | SBA |
| — | GAOA Chimney Rock Paving in the San Juan National Forest | — | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF.FOREST SERVICE.San Juan National Forest | Aug 10, 2025 | SBA |
| — | GAOA Chimney Rock Paving in the San Juan National Forest | — | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF.FOREST SERVICE.San Juan National Forest | Sep 8, 2025 | SBA |
| — | 56--BLM-CO GJFO AUTOMATIC ENTRANCE GATES | — | INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE.BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT.COLORADO STATE OFFICE | Sep 9, 2025 | ISBEE |
| — | 56--BLM-CO GJFO AUTOMATIC GATE | Grand Junction | INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE.BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT.COLORADO STATE OFFICE | Mar 20, 2026 | SBA |
Recompetes
| Score↕ | Location↕ | Agency↕ | Incumbent↕ | Est. Window↕ | Takeover Signal↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88 | — | Federal Acquisition Service | PERATON TECHNOLOGY SERVICES INC. | Dec 29, 2025 – Apr 28, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Air Force | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORP | Dec 31, 2025 – Apr 30, 2026 | high |
Across Colorado, specialty trades opportunities span federal agencies with facilities in major metropolitan areas. There are currently 7 active opportunities. Top cities include Unknown, Grand Junction, Durango.
Data updated:
Top Buying Agencies
| Agency↕ | Awards↕ | Est. Spend↕ |
|---|---|---|
| Forest Service | 13 | $6.3M |
| Bureau of Land Management | 10 | $486K |
| Bureau of Reclamation | 7 | $4.0M |
| Department of the Air Force | 5 | $3.2M |
| FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS | 5 | $187K |
Top Incumbent Vendors
Top Cities in Colorado
| City↕ | Opportunities↕ |
|---|---|
| Unknown | 4 |
| Grand Junction | 2 |
| Durango | 1 |
| Boulder | 0 |
| USAF Academy | 0 |
| Creede | 0 |
| Aurora | 0 |
| Springfield | 0 |
| Denver | 0 |
| Craig | 0 |
How We Rank These
We score each opportunity on a 0–100 scale using six transparent factors: service fit, contract value, timing urgency, geographic relevance, competition level, and agency buying appetite. Data sourced from SAM.gov and USAspending.gov, refreshed daily.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many specialty trades contracts are there in Colorado?
Colorado has 7 active federal specialty trades opportunities right now. RecompeteIQ tracks and ranks all opportunities daily from SAM.gov.
What are the top cities for specialty trades contracts in Colorado?
Unknown, Grand Junction, Durango are the top markets based on opportunity count.
Who are the top specialty trades contractors in Colorado?
The leading incumbent vendors include MERIDIAN FIRE & SECURITY, LLC, HD INC., MEDVED GLOBAL INC. See the Incumbent Vendors table for full rankings.
When do specialty trades contracts come up for rebid in Colorado?
Most specialty trades contracts follow 30–48 month cycles. The "Recompetes" section shows contracts estimated to be recompeted within the next 12 months based on historical award patterns.
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