SB 24-204

Senate Bill 24-204 makes several technical updates to Colorado’s procurement code. It corrects references and definitions related to information technology, electronic bidding systems, and the authority of government bodies to purchase goods and services. The bill also aligns with current federal practices regarding veterans affairs and clarifies how lists of potential contractors are compiled. This bill was signed by the governor on May 31, 2024, and will take effect on August 7, 2024, impacting government procurement processes in Colorado.

Official Summary

The act makes technical changes to the procurement code (code), including: Correcting a cross-reference to the definition of information technology; Updating the definition of solicitation to refer to "an electronic procurement system" instead of "an electronic bidding system" to remain consistent with other provisions of the code; Updating the statute authorizing delegation of the executive director of the department of personnel's purchasing authority to use the term "governmental body", as defined in the code; Clarifying the method of compiling and soliciting from lists of potential contractors; Updating references to the United States department of veterans affairs to align with current federal and state practices; and Changing "public procurement unit" to "local public procurement unit" in a list in the cooperative purchasing statute that already includes a "public procurement unit". APPROVED by Governor May 31, 2024 EFFECTIVE August 7, 2024(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

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