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Commissioners continue legal‑notice contract after debate over century‑old statute that limits digital options
Summary
Mesa County purchasing staff presented a proposed contract with the Grand Junction Daily Sentinel for legal notices (not to exceed $250,000); commissioners and public commenters argued Colorado's paper‑publication rules limit competition and impose an 'unfunded mandate.' The board voted to continue the item one week for further review.
Sam Hislop, Mesa County purchasing supervisor, proposed a contract to award legally required public‑notice posting to the Grand Junction Daily Sentinel in an amount not to exceed $250,000, saying the solicitation produced only one responsive bidder because Colorado statute (periodical‑mailing qualifications) limited which publications qualify.
A commissioner criticized the statutory framework as…
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