Colorado Revised Statutes Title 43. Transportation § 43-1-1201. Definitions

(1) “Private contribution” means the supply by a private entity of resources to accomplish all or any part of the work on a transportation system project, including funds, financing, income, revenue, cost sharing, technology, staff, equipment, expertise, data, or engineering, construction, or maintenance services.

(2) “Public benefit” means a department grant of a right or interest in or concerning a transportation system project, including:

(3) “Public-private initiative” means a nontraditional arrangement between the department and one or more private or public entities that provides for:

(4) “Retail goods and services” means all goods and services sold to the public other than communications services.

(5) “Transportation system” means the state transportation infrastructure and related systems, including highways and toll roads open to the public and associated rights-of-way, bridges, vehicles, equipment, park and ride lots, transit stations, transportation management systems, intelligent vehicle highway systems, and other ground transportation systems.

(6) “Unsolicited proposal” means a written proposal for a public-private initiative that is submitted by a private entity for the purpose of entering into an agreement with the department but that is not in response to a formal solicitation or request issued by the department.