The Community College of Aurora is dedicated to advancing equitable access to higher education through the continuous improvement of campus infrastructure, academic programs, and operational support systems. Its core mission centers on creating a safe, functional, and technologically enabled learnin...
The Community College of Aurora is dedicated to advancing equitable access to higher education through the continuous improvement of campus infrastructure, academic programs, and operational support systems. Its core mission centers on creating a safe, functional, and technologically enabled learning environment that supports workforce development, student success, and community engagement. Strategic priorities include modernizing physical facilities, enhancing campus safety, expanding nursing and health sciences capacity, and strengthening administrative and digital systems to improve institutional efficiency and student services. Key initiatives focus on facility upgrades, workforce training partnerships, and the integration of data-driven tools to support enrollment and alumni engagement.
The agency frequently procures commercial and institutional construction services to maintain and expand campus buildings, alongside electrical contracting and wiring installation to support evolving educational technology needs. It also routinely sources moving services for campus reconfigurations, medical and nursing equipment for its health sciences programs, and consulting services to optimize administrative operations and recruitment strategies. Contract structures are primarily competitive solicitations, including Requests for Proposals and Design Qualifications, reflecting a preference for transparent, performance-based vendor selection.
Primary procurement targets include commercial construction, electrical systems, moving services, and management consulting, with additional demand for graphic design, security services, and IT systems design. The agency does not employ set-asides and engages vendors across a broad spectrum of sizes and specializations, prioritizing technical capability and service reliability over demographic classifications. Vendor relationships are built around proven expertise in educational facility management and institutional support services.
As a public institution within the Colorado higher education system, the Community College of Aurora operates as an independent entity under the state’s oversight, serving students across its Aurora campus and surrounding communities. It utilizes standard public procurement vehicles such as RFPs, DQs, and IFBs to acquire goods and services essential to its educational mission.
