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Colorado Public Time Frames


Step 1: Bond Claim
  • See Bond for requirements.
Step 2: Suit Against Bond
  • File Suit within 6 months from completion of the public work or the time set forth in bond if greater than 6 months.

Bond Bits

  • Contracts less than $150,000 are excluded from bond requirements.
  • P3 Private-Public Partnerships less than $150,00 are excluded from bond requirements. 
  • Amount of Bond: Set by owner, but not less than one-half of the contract price.

Colorado Lien Against Public Funds


Step 1: Lien Against Public Funds
  • As soon as possible to trap funds.
Step 2: Suit
  • Within 90 days of final settlement.