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Six-Month Rule

Description:

CRS 24-30-1404-(7) requires State agencies to execute a contract and encumber funds for any professional services related to a capital construction or controlled maintenance project within six months of the date the appropriation becomes law.  For projects when no  professional services contract is required, a contract for the projet must be entered into  within the same six month period.

Notes:

1)  The six-month rule only applies to projects that receive a portion of their funds as State Capital Construction Funds -- Exempt. 

2)  In most cases, encumbering the funds through the architectural or engineering contract is sufficient to meet the obligations of the statute.

3)  Waivers or extensions are possible but are not desireable.
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