Code of Colorado Regulations
100 - Department of Personnel and Administration
101 - Division of Finance and Procurement
1 CCR 101-9 - PROCUREMENT RULES
Article 103 - SOURCE SELECTION AND CONTRACT FORMATION
Part 9 - PROCUREMENT PREFERENCES AND GOALS
Section R-24-103-901 - Use of Preferences

The underlying purposes of this code foster effective broad-based competition within the free enterprise system and ensure the fair and equitable treatment of all persons who deal with the procurement system of the state. In furtherance of these purposes, procurement officials and procurement agents are encouraged to maximize opportunities for small businesses, minority-owned businesses, woman-owned businesses, veteran-owned businesses, and businesses that employ people with disabilities to compete for state contracts. No provision is made in the code for preferences or set asides for minority-owned or women-owned businesses.