Representative Sullivan and Representative Esgar introduced House Bill 20-1116. The bill permits the Office of Economic Development and International Trade to renew its contract with a nonprofit entity for up to five years to operate the Procurement Technical Assistance (PTAC) Program.

The bill sponsors responded to questions from the committee.

Jeff Kraft, Office of Economic Development and International Trade, testified in support of the bill. He provided a handout to the committee (Attachment A).

Adil Khan, Accentz, Inc., testified in support of the bill.  A copy of his testimony is provided as Attachment B.

Dennis Casey, Colorado PTAC, testified in support of the bill.

Su Ryden, Colorado PTAC Board of Directors, testified in support of the bill.

Carla Barela, Cortez Construction, testified in support of the bill.

Karen Diack, NeuComm Solutions, LLC., testified in support of the bill.

Warren Elbeck, Raytheon, testified in support of the bill.  A copy of his testimony is provided as Attachment C.

Ms. Diack responded to questions from the committee.

The bill sponsors made closing remarks on the bill and responded to questions from the committee.