Sec. 111.0553. PROCUREMENT METHODS. (a) The executive commissioner shall adopt and the department shall implement in relation to this chapter and Subchapter F, Chapter 117, agency-wide procurement procedures to:
(1) ensure compliance with the best-value purchasing requirements of Section 2155.144(c), Government Code;
(2) document that a best-value review of vendors has occurred;
(3) document the reasons for selecting a vendor;
(4) negotiate price discounts with high-volume vendors;
(5) consolidate purchases with other agencies, including the Department of State Health Services and the comptroller, to achieve best value; and
(6) provide effective public notification to potential vendors of planned department purchases.
(b) Nothing in this section shall be construed to limit the department's ability to procure goods and services from persons with disabilities.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 393, Sec. 21, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Amended by:
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 937 (H.B. 3560), Sec. 1.96, eff. September 1, 2007.
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 4.396, eff. April 2, 2015.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 7 - Rehabilitation of Individuals With Disabilities
Chapter 111 - Rehabilitation Services for Certain Individuals With Disabilities
Subchapter C. Powers and Duties of Department
Section 111.0505. Commissioner's Powers and Duties; Effect of Conflict With Other Law
Section 111.051. Department as Principal Authority
Section 111.0511. Service Delivery by Texas Workforce Commission
Section 111.0525. Coordination With State Agencies
Section 111.053. Cooperation With the Federal Government
Section 111.054. Obtaining Federal Funds
Section 111.0553. Procurement Methods
Section 111.056. Gifts and Donations