County Notices:
Fremont County Electronics Recycling Event
When: April 25, 2026 9:00AM-12:00PM
Where: Fremont County Department of Human Services Parking Lot
172 Justice Center Rd, Cañon City, CO 81212
Taking Electronics, Latex Paint, and Appliances
[excluding those with Freon or refrigerant]
Cost is $30 per item for televisions and CRT Computer Monitors.
All other items are free.
*No lightbulbs, old thermostats with mercury, CO2 detectors, or smoke/fire alarms will be taken.*
Request for Proposals: HVAC Rooftop Unit Replacement
Fremont County is seeking proposals from qualified mechanical contractors for a turnkey Design-Build project to replace five (5) large commercial rooftop units at the Fremont Combined Court / Judicial Center (136 Justice Center Road, Canon City, CO).
This project is supported by a grant from the Underfunded Courthouse Facility Cash Fund Commission, administered by the Colorado State Court Administrator’s Office.
The project includes all engineering, permitting, equipment procurement, and installation. A mandatory site visit and pre-bid meeting is scheduled for April 14, 2026, at 9:00 AM at the project site. A 5% Bid Bond or certified check is required with all proposals. The successful bidder will be required to provide 100% Performance and Payment Bonds. This project is subject to Colorado Labor Preference (C.R.S. § 8-17-101) and, if the contract exceeds $500,000, Colorado Prevailing Wage requirements.
Sealed proposals must be submitted electronically through BidNet Direct no later than 2:00 PM on May 14, 2026. Detailed solicitation documents are available at: https://www.bidnetdirect.com/colorado/fremontcounty
Fremont County reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive informalities or irregularities.
Veteran Services Office Closure
The Veteran Services Office will be closed starting on April 13th. It will reopen on April 20th.
2026 Fremont County Clean Up Campaign
Fremont County will be offering a limited number of trash vouchers for free disposal of household trash, furniture, construction debris, brush, logs, leaves, and yard waste will be available on a first-come, first-served basis to Fremont County residents beginning on March 16th and ending on April 30th. Trash vouchers are good for free disposal of 500 pounds at Twin Enviro Services/Apex Waste Solutions “Phantom Landfill” at 2500 Fremont County Road 67 (north of the airport), Penrose.
Fremont County residents may pick up a voucher from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Thursday at Fremont County Department of Public Health and Environment, 201 N 6th St, Cañon City. Proof of residency is required when obtaining a voucher. Only one voucher will be issued per household. Free disposal will end on April 30, 2026, at 3:30 p.m.
For more information, see the attached press release.
