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Home » US Law » 2022 Colorado Code » Title 24 - Government - State » Article 109 - Remedies » Part 1 - Prelitigation Resolution of Controversies

§ 24-109-101.1. Definitions

As used in this article 109, unless the context otherwise requires: “Aggrieved party” means any actual or prospective bidder, offeror, or contractor who believes that he or she has suffered a denial of legal rights under this code in connection with the solicitation or award of a contract. For purposes of contract controversies, an aggrieved […]

§ 24-109-101.5. Resolution of Controversies

The procurement official or his or her designee is authorized to settle and resolve any questions regarding: Any protest concerning the solicitation or award of a contract; Debarment or suspension from consideration for award of contracts; and Any controversy arising between the state and a contractor by virtue of a contract between them, including, without […]

§ 24-109-102. Protested Solicitations and Awards

Any aggrieved party in connection with the solicitation or award of a contract may protest to the procurement official or his or her designee. The protest of an invitation for bids or a request for proposals shall be submitted in writing to the procurement official or his or her designee within ten business days after […]

§ 24-109-103. Stay of Procurements

A contract resulting from a request for proposals is not awarded until any protest made in connection with the request for proposals has been resolved pursuant to section 24-109-102 (2). Source: L. 81: Entire article added, p. 1278, § 1, effective January 1, 1982. L. 85: Entire section repealed, p. 875, § 12, effective June […]

§ 24-109-105. Debarment and Suspension

After reasonable notice to the person involved and reasonable opportunity for that person to be heard, the procurement official or his or her designee, after consultation with the using agency and the attorney general, shall have authority to debar a person for any of the reasons set forth in subsection (2) of this section from […]

§ 24-109-107. Issuance and Appeal of Decision

The procurement official or his or her designee shall issue a written decision within the periods specified in this article 109 regarding any protest, debarment or suspension, or contract controversy if it is not settled by mutual agreement. The decision shall state the reasons for the action taken and give notice to the aggrieved party […]

§ 24-109-108. Computation of Time

For the purposes of this article 109, in computing time for a period of days, the first business day is excluded and the last business day is included. Source: L. 2017: Entire section added, (HB 17-1051), ch. 99, p. 342, § 47, effective August 9.