Sec. 1579.055. CONTRACT AWARD; CONSIDERATIONS. (a) In awarding a contract to provide group benefits under this chapter, the trustee is not required to select the lowest bid and may consider also any relevant criteria, including the bidder's:
(1) ability to service contracts;
(2) past experiences; and
(3) financial stability.
(b) If the trustee awards a contract to a bidder whose bid deviates from that advertised, the trustee shall record the deviation and fully justify the reason for the deviation in the minutes of the next board meeting.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1276, Sec. 10A.471(a), eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 8 - Health Insurance and Other Health Coverages
Subtitle H - Health Benefits and Other Coverages for Governmental Employees
Chapter 1579 - Texas School Employees Uniform Group Health Coverage
Section 1579.051. Administration of Group Program
Section 1579.052. Authority to Adopt Rules; Other Authority
Section 1579.054. Competitive Bidding Requirements; Rules