Comments on the Draft Proposal of the Act on Amendments to the Public Procurement Act

Comments on the Draft Proposal of the Act on Amendments to the Public Procurement Act

AmCham suggests improvements to the Public Procurement Act focusing on legal certainty, fair bidding, and practical implementation of cross-border procedures.

The American Chamber of Commerce in Croatia (AmCham) provides comments on the draft amendments to the Public Procurement Act, aiming to improve legal certainty and process efficiency. Concerns are raised about high appeal fees that may hinder legal protection, with a proposal to cap them. AmCham also urges a stricter approach to abnormally low bids, including mandatory justifications and the option to terminate contracts if bids were misleading. The proposal seeks clearer rules on relying on third-party capacities and a more flexible evidentiary approach when the e-Certis system does not apply.