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Senate passes bill allowing agencies to award public construction to lowest qualified bidder amid protest
Summary
The Colorado Senate approved House Bill 11-30, which lets state agencies opt to award public construction contracts to the lowest qualified bidder among those who meet RFP qualifications, after extended floor debate and objections from several senators.
The Colorado Senate on April 28 passed House Bill 11-30, a measure adjusting labor and procurement language so state agencies may select the lowest qualified responsible bidder among proposers who meet request-for-proposal qualifications. The motion for final passage was made on the floor and the bill passed with 22 ayes, 12 noes and one excused.
Supporters and the bill sponsor said the change extends existing prevailing-wage–related language (adopted in 2019) to state agencies and preserves…
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