§ 29-1-704. Construction of public projects - competitive sealed bidding

CO Rev Stat § 29-1-704 (2018) (N/A)
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(1) All construction contracts for state-funded public projects shall be awarded by competitive sealed bidding except as provided in subsection (2) of this section.

(2) Competitive sealed bidding shall not be required for:

(a) A state-funded public project for which the agency of local government receives no bids or for which all bids have been rejected;

(b) A state-funded public project for which the responsible officer determines it is necessary to make emergency procurements or contracts because there exists a threat to public health, welfare, or safety under emergency conditions, but such emergency procurements or contracts shall be made with such competition as is practicable under the circumstances; however, a written determination of the basis for the emergency and for the selection of the particular contractor shall be included in the contract file.

(3) Nothing in this part 7 shall be construed to affect or limit any additional requirements imposed upon an agency of local government for awarding contracts for state-funded public projects.