Colorado Vendor Self Service (ColoradoVSS) is part of the State's statewide financial system (CORE) and is used by vendors. Most State Agencies and many Higher Education institutions use ColoradoVSS to post solicitations for goods, services, and construction projects.
System and Support Status:
VSS User Support Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
VSS System Hours: Mon–Fri, 6:30 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
VSS Weekend Hours: Sat–Sun, 6:30 a.m.–9:00 p.m. (excluding maintenance windows)
VSS Support Center Email: vsshelp@state.co.us
The URL for the VSS program is located in the footer of this page.
Photo by Tricia Tittle, CDE, Red Mountain Pass, Silverton, CO
Photo by: Kristina Jones, CDHS, Garden of the Gods Morning Light, Colorado Springs, CO
After you select Register from the ColoradoVSS website, gather all of the information detailed on the Registration Tips page and have a copy of your W-9 available.
When entering your Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) from your W-9 form, leave out the dashes.
Make sure you enter a valid email address in your User Information.
Make sure you enter Commodity Codes in your User Information, as this will ensure that you receive emails about newly published ColoradoVSS Solicitations.
When searching for Commodity Codes, entering an asterisk (*) before and after each word (or string of words) will yield more results.
Enter your appropriate Business Types to help the State of Colorado classify your business appropriately.