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This bill amends section 13a-95 of the Connecticut general statutes to require the Commissioner of Transportation to respond to an appeal of a construction bid rejection within 15 days of the appeal being mailed. Currently, there appears to be no specified timeframe for the Commissioner to respond to such appeals, which can create uncertainty for contractors who have had their bids rejected. By establishing a clear 15-day response deadline, the bill aims to improve transparency and efficiency in the state's transportation construction bidding process. The legislation ensures that contractors who believe they have been unfairly excluded from a bid will receive a timely response from the Commissioner, potentially allowing them to understand the reasons for rejection or pursue further action more quickly. This change could help streamline the bidding process and provide more clarity for businesses seeking to work on transportation infrastructure projects.

Transportation and Infrastructure

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