Boulder won't say who's bidding to possibly replace Flock

Driving the news: City spokesperson Sarah Huntley confirmed Boulder received seven proposals, though officials aren't yet releasing the bidders' names.

The intrigue: The city wouldn't say whether Flock submitted a proposal, though officials previously said they expected the company to bid.

In the meantime, because the evaluation process "is taking longer than expected," Boulder remains on a temporary contract with Flock.

• The city can end the extension with 30 days' notice.

Context: Boulder has used Flock for roughly four years, but scrutiny of the company's nationwide data-sharing practices prompted officials to consider alternative vendors.

• Boulder police blocked federal access to the city's Flock data last year, drawing the attention of a Republican-led U.S. House committee.

What's next: The city hasn't provided a timeline for selecting a vendor.

• "[The applications] are lengthy and complex, and the evaluation committee is committed to reviewing them thoroughly," Huntley said.