SB 22-048

Abstract

The bill requires the department of transportation (CDOT) to contract with a private sector expert to review the dispute review board stage of the process used to resolve contractual disputes between CDOT and contractors and complete a report making recommendations for best practices and improvements to CDOT by December 15, 2022. CDOT and the contractor must then present the report as part of CDOT's "State Measurement for Accountable, Responsive, and Transparent (SMART) Government Act" presentation to its legislative oversight committees. CDOT is also required to convene a committee of a contractor, CDOT, and legislative members to oversee the work of the expert.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)