Purpose
The purpose of this Code of Conduct is to ensure the efficient, fair, and professional administration of CDBG-DR federal grant funds in compliance with 2 CFR Part 200.318, 24 CFR 570.489(g), 24 CFR 570.489(h), Federal Register Vol. 87, No. 100 (Tuesday, May 24, 2022), and other applicable federal and State standards, regulations, and laws.
Application
This Code of Conduct applies to all officers, employees, or agents of the State of Colorado engaged in the award or administration of contracts supported by CDBG-DR federal grant funds.
Requirements and Standards
No officer, employee, or agent of the State of Colorado shall participate in the selection, award, or administration of a contract supported by federal CDBG-DR grant funds, if a conflict of interest, real or apparent, would be involved. Such a conflict would arise when:
- The employee, officer, or agent;
- Any member of their immediate family;
- Their partner; or
- An organization which employs, or is about to employ any of the above, or, has a financial or other interest in the firm selected for award
State of Colorado officers, employees, or agents shall neither solicit nor accept gratuities, favors, or anything of monetary value from contractors, potential contractors, or subcontractors.
Remedies
To the extent permitted by federal, state, or local laws or regulations, violation of these standards may cause penalties, sanctions, or other disciplinary actions to be taken against State of Colorado officers, employees, agents, contractors, potential contractors, subcontractors, or their agents.