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Denver files five contract amendments adding $21.4 million

Denver files five contract amendments adding $21.4 million

Money Moves Denver, CO local

Proposed deals cover AI chatbot, property-deeds software, tech services, a Red Rocks/Convention Center sponsorship and security guards.

October 13th, 2026: Denver files five contract amendments

Overview

Updated 1 hour ago

Denver filed five proposed contract amendments on Oct. 13, 2026. They would add $21.4 million to existing deals for an AI chatbot, property-deeds software, on-call technology services, a Red Rocks/Convention Center sponsorship and citywide security guards.

The amendments would raise the combined contract value to $107.7 million and extend terms into 2027-2031. They are proposals, not final approvals; the filings show where the city is seeking to expand vendor capacity and spending.

Why it matters

The amendments would commit Denver to $21.4 million more in vendor contracts and extend several services through 2031, shaping city tech, security and event spending.

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Key Indicators

$21.4M
Combined added contract value
Amount the five amendments would add to existing contracts.
$107.7M
New combined contract value
Total value if all five amendments are approved.
5
Proposed amendments
Contracts covering technology, software, sponsorship and security.
2027-2031
Extended term range
Amendments would extend contract terms into these years.

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Organizations Involved

City and County of Denver
City and County of Denver
Municipal government
Filed five proposed contract amendments for review

Denver filed the amendments to change existing vendor contracts.
SL
Slalom
Technology consulting firm
Vendor in on-call technology services amendment

Slalom is named in Denver's on-call technology services amendment.
Citibot
Citibot
AI chatbot vendor
Vendor in AI chatbot amendment

Citibot is named in Denver's AI chatbot amendment.
DR
Denver Region Toyota Dealers Advertising Group
Advertising and sponsorship group
Vendor in Red Rocks/Convention Center sponsorship amendment

The group is named in Denver's Red Rocks/Convention Center sponsorship amendment.
Just Appraised
Just Appraised
Property-deeds software vendor
Vendor in property-deeds software amendment

Just Appraised is named in Denver's property-deeds software amendment.
Securitas
Securitas
Security services firm
Vendor in citywide security guard amendment

Securitas is named in Denver's citywide security guard amendment.

Timeline

1 event Latest: October 13th, 2026 · 4 weeks ago

  1. Denver files five contract amendments

    Latest Procurement

    The amendments would add $21,434,391.94 and extend terms into 2027-2031.

Scenarios

1

Denver Council approves all five amendments

Likely Resolves by End of 2026

Discussed by: No public forecasts identified; scenario follows the filing and council review process.

The amendments move through council review and are approved as filed. That would add $21.4 million and extend all five vendor terms into 2027-2031.

2

Council approves some Denver contract amendments

Possible Resolves by End of 2026

Discussed by: No public forecasts identified; scenario follows the filing and council review process.

Council review changes or narrows the package. At least one amendment passes, but at least one is rejected, delayed or modified beyond the filed terms.

3

All five Denver contract amendments stall

Unlikely Resolves by End of 2026

Discussed by: No public forecasts identified; scenario follows the filing and council review process.

The amendments fail to advance. Council rejects them or leaves all five pending past the deadline, keeping the existing contracts unchanged.

Historical Context

One moment from history that rhymes with this story — and how it unfolded.

1990s

Denver International Airport baggage system (1990s)

Denver built an automated baggage system as part of its new airport, under city contracts. Software and mechanical problems plagued the system and helped delay the airport's opening.

Then

The airport opened in 1995 without the full automated system.

Now

The episode became a cautionary example of complex municipal technology contracts.

Why this matters now

Denver's proposed amendments cover software and technology services, where scope and integration risk can grow after initial contracts.

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