Colorado 2025 Regular Session Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 9 D · 4 R cosponsors

HB 25-1228 — Best Value Design-Build Transportation Contracts

Last action — Governor Signed

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed House
  4. ✓
    Passed Senate
  5. ✓
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 11, 2025. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Jared Polis (Democratic) on May 24, 2025.

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Prognosis

Likely to advance 98% · high confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 14 sponsors

    4 primary, 10 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (9 D · 4 R) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

For design-build transportation contracts administered by the department of transportation (department) "best value" means the overall maximum value of a proposal to the department after considering all of the evaluation factors described in the specifications for the transportation project or the request for proposals. The act requires that those evaluation factors include: Project schedule; Innovative solutions; Improved quality; Sustainability; Environmental impact; Initial cost; Long-term life-cycle cost of the transportation project; Resilience; Increased scope; and Aesthetics.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

21 added · 18 removed

Plain-language change summary

The latest version of HB 25-1228 has updated the definition of "best value" for design-build transportation contracts. This change aims to clarify how such contracts are evaluated, ensuring decisions are based on a broader understanding of value rather than just the lowest cost. This matters because it encourages more sustainable and quality-focused infrastructure projects, potentially leading to better long-term outcomes for transportation systems.

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First Regular Session Seventy-fifth General Assembly STATE OF COLORADO ENGROSSED This Version Includes All Amendments Adopted on Second Reading in the House of Introduction LLS NO.
First Regular Session Seventy-fifth General Assembly STATE OF COLORADO REENGROSSED This Version Includes All Amendments Adopted in the House of Introduction LLS NO.
25-0718.01 Jed Franklin x5484 HOUSE BILL 25-1228 HOUSE SPONSORSHIP Barron and Lindsay, SENATE SPONSORSHIP Roberts, House Committees Senate Committees Transportation, Housing & Local Government A BILL FOR AN ACT C ONCERNING THE SUSTAINABILITY OF STATE TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE .
25-0718.01 Jed Franklin x5484 HOUSE BILL 25-1228 HOUSE SPONSORSHIP Barron and Lindsay, Bird, Carter, Duran, McCluskie, Ricks, Valdez SENATE SPONSORSHIP Roberts and Kirkmeyer, House Committees Senate Committees Transportation, Housing & Local Government A BILL FOR AN ACT C ONCERNING THE SUSTAINABILITY OF STATE TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE .
This summary applies to this bill as introduced and does notreflectanyamendmentsthatmaybesubsequentlyadopted.Ifthisbill passes third reading in the house of introduction, a bill summary that applies to the reengrossed version of this bill will be available at http://leg.colorado.gov.) Currently, "best value" for design-build transportation contracts administeredbythedepartmentoftransportation(department)meansthe overallmaximumvalueof aproposaltothedepartmentafterconsidering all of the evaluation factors described in the specifications for the g 5 transportation project or the request for proposals.
This summary applies to this bill as introduced and does notreflectanyamendmentsthatmaybesubsequentlyadopted.Ifthisbill e n passes third reading in the house of introduction, a bill summary that m 2 applies to the reengrossed version of this bill will be available at E n 2 U U 3 http://leg.colorado.gov.) O i c H a a Currently, "best value" for design-build transportation contracts R M r administeredbythedepartmentoftransportation(department)meansthe 3 overallmaximumvalueof aproposaltothedepartmentafterconsidering all of the evaluation factors described in the specifications for the transportation project or the request for proposals.
The bill changes the i 0 definition of "best value" to mean a determination resulting from an a , S R 2 O n r Shading denotes HOUSE amendment.
The bill changes the i 2 a 2 definition of "best value" to mean a determination resulting from an E e 7 U d y O 2 a Shading denotes HOUSE amendment.
H d r Capital letters or bold & italic numbers indicate new material to be added to existing lawd e Dashes through the words or numbers indicate deletions from existing law.
H d r Capital letters or bold & italic numbers indicate new material to be added to existing law.d e Dashes through the words or numbers indicate deletions from existing law.
e F m A analysisofproposalsbythedepartmenttoidentifytheproposalthatoffers the greatest overall value to the state or community, considering factors including:
e F A analysisofproposalsbythedepartmenttoidentifytheproposalthatoffers the greatest overall value to the state or community, considering factors including:
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Amendments

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Action History

  1. Governor Signed

  2. Sent to the Governor

  3. Signed by the Speaker of the House

  4. Signed by the President of the Senate

  5. Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

  6. Senate Second Reading Passed - No Amendments

  7. Senate Committee on Transportation & Energy Refer Unamended to Senate Committee of the Whole

  8. Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Transportation & Energy

  9. House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

  10. House Third Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments

  11. House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee

  12. House Committee on Transportation, Housing & Local Government Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole

  13. Introduced In House - Assigned to Transportation, Housing & Local Government

Sponsors

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4 sponsors · 10 co-sponsors · 87 not signed on · 8 voted No

Sponsors (4)

Co-sponsors (10)

Not signed on (87)

87 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

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Passed 32 Yea · 2 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 21000
Republican 8201
Unaffiliated 3000
Total 32201
% of votes cast 91%6%0%3%
How each member voted (35)
Member Party Vote
Lundeen — Yea
President — Yea
Winter F. — Yea
Cathy Kipp Democrat Yea
Chris Kolker Democrat Yea
Dafna Michaelson Jenet Democrat Yea
Dylan Roberts Democrat Yea
Iman Jodeh Democrat Yea
Janice Marchman Democrat Yea
Jeff Bridges Democrat Yea
Jessie Danielson Democrat Yea
Judy Amabile Democrat Yea
Julie Gonzales Democrat Yea
Katie Wallace Democrat Yea
Kyle Mullica Democrat Yea
Lindsey Daugherty Democrat Yea
Lisa Cutter Democrat Yea
Marc Snyder Democrat Yea
Matt Ball Democrat Yea
Mike Weissman Democrat Yea
Nick Hinrichsen Democrat Yea
Robert Rodriguez Democrat Yea
Tom Sullivan Democrat Yea
Tony Exum Democrat Yea
Barbara Kirkmeyer Republican Yea
Byron Pelton Republican Yea
Cleave Simpson Republican Yea
Janice Rich Republican Yea
John Carson Republican Nay
Larry Liston Republican Yea
Lisa Frizell Republican Yea
Marc Catlin Republican Not Voting
Mark Baisley Republican Nay
Rod Pelton Republican Yea
Scott Bright Republican Yea

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BILL

Passed 57 Yea · 6 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 3100
Democrat 40002
Republican 14500
Total 57602
% of votes cast 88%9%0%3%
How each member voted (65)
Member Party Vote
Armagost — Yea
Bird — Yea
Pugliese — Yea
Garcia Sander — Nay
Alex Valdez Democrat Yea
Amy Paschal Democrat Yea
Andrew Boesenecker Democrat Yea
Bob Marshall Democrat Yea
Brianna Titone Democrat Yea
Cecelia Espenoza Democrat Yea
Chad Clifford Democrat Yea
Eliza Hamrick Democrat Yea
Elizabeth Velasco Democrat Yea
Emily Sirota Democrat Yea
Gretchen Rydin Democrat Yea
Jacque Phillips Democrat Yea
Jamie Jackson Democrat Yea
Javier Mabrey Democrat Yea
Jennifer Bacon Democrat Not Voting
Jenny Willford Democrat Yea
Julie McCluskie Democrat Yea
Junie Joseph Democrat Yea
Karen McCormick Democrat Yea
Katie Stewart Democrat Yea
Kyle Brown Democrat Yea
Lesley Smith Democrat Yea
Lindsay Gilchrist Democrat Yea
Lisa Feret Democrat Yea
Lorena Garcia Democrat Yea
Mandy Lindsay Democrat Yea
Manny Rutinel Democrat Yea
Matthew Martinez Democrat Yea
Meg Froelich Democrat Yea
Meghan Lukens Democrat Yea
Michael Carter Democrat Yea
Monica Duran Democrat Yea
Naquetta Ricks Democrat Yea
Rebekah Stewart Democrat Yea
Regina English Democrat Yea
Sean Camacho Democrat Yea
Sheila Lieder Democrat Yea
Steven Woodrow Democrat Not Voting
Tammy Story Democrat Yea
Tisha Mauro Democrat Yea
William Lindstedt Democrat Yea
Yara Zokaie Democrat Yea
Anthony Hartsook Republican Yea
Brandi Bradley Republican Yea
Carlos Barron Republican Yea
Chris Richardson Republican Yea
Dan Woog Republican Yea
Dusty Johnson Republican Yea
Jarvis Caldwell Republican Yea
Ken DeGraaf Republican Nay
Larry Don Suckla Republican Yea
Mary Bradfield Republican Yea
Matt Soper Republican Yea
Max Brooks Republican Nay
Rebecca Keltie Republican Yea
Rick Taggart Republican Yea
Ron Weinberg Republican Nay
Ryan Gonzalez Republican Yea
Scott Bottoms Republican Nay
Stephanie Luck Republican Nay
Ty Winter Republican Yea

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 25-1228 do?
For design-build transportation contracts administered by the department of transportation (department) "best value" means the overall maximum value of a proposal to the department after considering all of the evaluation factors described in the specifications for the transportation project or the request for proposals. The act requires that those evaluation factors include: Project schedule; Innovative solutions; Improved quality; Sustainability; Environmental impact; Initial cost; Long-term life-cycle cost of the transportation project; Resilience; Increased scope; and Aesthetics.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)
Who sponsors HB 25-1228?
HB 25-1228 is sponsored by Rod Pelton (Republican), Byron Pelton (Republican), Kyle Mullica (Democrat), Nick Hinrichsen (Democrat), Alex Valdez (Democrat), Naquetta Ricks (Democrat), Julie McCluskie (Democrat), Monica Duran (Democrat), Michael Carter (Democrat), S. Bird, Barbara Kirkmeyer (Republican), Dylan Roberts (Democrat), Mandy Lindsay (Democrat), and Carlos Barron (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 25-1228?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 11, 2025. Enacted.
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