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CO HB1129
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/21/2011
Primary Sponsor
Daniel Pabon
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AI Summary
- Modifies Colorado procurement code to create preferences for Colorado, domestic, and veteran vendors in state purchasing decisions
- Requires procurement officers to consider Colorado workforce employment and in-state supplies when tied low bids are received from resident bidders
- Mandates all iron, steel, and manufactured goods in state or federally-funded public building projects be produced in the United States, with waivers allowed for unavailable quantities, unsatisfactory quality, or projects exceeding 25% cost increase
- Provides 5% bid preference for veteran-owned contractors (at least 51% ownership) or contractors with workforces at least 51% comprised of veterans
- Requires preference for domestically manufactured products in all state procurement solicitations, with case-by-case waivers for unavailable quantities, unsatisfactory quality, or exceeding 25% cost increase; violating contractors face 5-year debarment and treble damages
Legislative Description
State Procurement Preferences
Last Action
House Committee on Economic and Business Development Postpone Indefinitely
2/25/2011
Committee Referrals
Economic and Business Development1/21/2011
Full Bill Text
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