Prompt Payment and B2GNow
Prompt Payment Frequently Asked Questions
What is Prompt Payment?
Prompt payment is a requirement that all contractors with lower tier subcontractors or suppliers are contractually
obligated to pay their subcontractors and suppliers promptly upon receiving payment either from CDOT, the prime contractor, or other subprime contractor.
What are CDOT's Prompt Payment Requirements?
CDOT's prompt payment requirements are outlined in Section 109.06(e) of the standard construction specifications. Prime contractors must pay their subcontractors and suppliers within 7 days of receiving payment from CDOT. Similarly, those subs must then pay lower tier contractors within 7 days of receiving payment from the prime.
How Does CDOT Monitor Prompt Payment Compliance?
Once a month, all contractors actively working on a CDOT construction project will receive an email notification from the B2GNow system, asking them to confirm receipt of payment for the prior month's work. Upon receiving this email, a contractor has 15 days to either confirm or dispute the payment information on record in B2GNow. If a contractor fails to report a dispute within this timeframe, the contractor waives their right to CDOT's involvement in resolving the discrepancy.
ANY AND ALL payment discrepancies should be reported through B2GNow.
B2GNow Overview
CDOT uses the B2GNow system to monitor DBE participation and prompt payment compliance. Per CDOT Standard Specification 108.01, contractors must have a B2GNow account prior to award or approval of Form 205/1425.
All primes, subs, and suppliers ( over $10,000 contract value) are required to respond to monthly prompt payment audits and indicate whether they have received payment within allowable timeframes. Payment records will then be used to verify DBE participation against the commitments made during award.
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Getting Help
For help navigating the B2GNow system or more information about prompt payment regulations, please contact:
