Sec. 2054.381. CONTRACTING; HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES. (a) In any procurement related to the establishment of a statewide technology center, the department shall maximize vendor competition and, to the extent feasible and cost-effective, interoperability.
(b) In contracting under this subchapter, the department shall follow the requirements of Chapter 2161 and related rules regarding historically underutilized businesses.
(c) The department shall provide to all qualified businesses the opportunity to compete for department contracts under this subchapter.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1068 (H.B. 1516), Sec. 1.07, eff. September 1, 2005.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle B - Information and Planning
Chapter 2054 - Information Resources
Subchapter L. Statewide Technology Centers
Section 2054.376. Applicability
Section 2054.377. Institutions of Higher Education
Section 2054.3771. Local Governments
Section 2054.378. Scope of Operation of Centers
Section 2054.381. Contracting; Historically Underutilized Businesses
Section 2054.382. Statewide Technology Centers for Data or Disaster Recovery Services; Use Required
Section 2054.383. Establishment of Additional Statewide Technology Centers
Section 2054.384. Cost and Requirements Analysis
Section 2054.385. Notice of Selection
Section 2054.3851. Local Government Participation and Selection
Section 2054.386. Interagency Contract; Prior Approval of Expenditures
Section 2054.387. Interagency Contract; Compliance With Service Levels
Section 2054.388. Transfer of Ownership
Section 2054.389. Transition Schedules
Section 2054.390. Migration of Services
Section 2054.391. Use of Statewide Technology Centers Required