Sec. 2155.085. REVERSE AUCTION PROCEDURE. (a) The comptroller shall:
(1) purchase goods or services using the reverse auction procedure whenever:
(A) the procedure provides the best value to the state; or
(B) all purchasing methods provide equal value to the state;
(2) offer historically underutilized businesses assistance and training relating to the reverse auction procedure; and
(3) advise historically underutilized businesses on contracts available using the reverse auction procedure.
(b) The comptroller shall set a goal of purchasing at least 20 percent of the dollar value of goods or services purchased by the comptroller using the reverse auction procedure.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1013 (H.B. 908), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2005.
Amended by:
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1071 (H.B. 1524), Sec. 22, eff. September 1, 2019.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle D - State Purchasing and General Services
Chapter 2155 - Purchasing: General Rules and Procedures
Subchapter B. General Purchasing Requirements, Procedures, and Programs
Section 2155.061. Comptroller Purchasing System
Section 2155.062. Purchase Methods
Section 2155.063. Competitive Bidding Requirement
Section 2155.064. Schedule and Bulk Purchasing
Section 2155.065. Contracts With Department of Criminal Justice
Section 2155.066. Review of Specifications
Section 2155.067. Proprietary Purchases
Section 2155.068. Uniform Standards and Specifications
Section 2155.069. Testing and Inspection
Section 2155.070. Failure to Meet Specifications
Section 2155.072. Statewide or Regional Services Contracts; Studies
Section 2155.073. Participation by Small Businesses in State Purchasing
Section 2155.074. Best Value Standard for Purchase of Goods or Services
Section 2155.075. Requirement to Specify Value Factors in Request for Bids or Proposals
Section 2155.0755. Verification of Use of Best Value Standard
Section 2155.076. Protest Procedures
Section 2155.077. Barring Vendor From Participation in State Contracts
Section 2155.079. Buying Under Contract Established by Agency Other Than Comptroller
Section 2155.080. Advisory Committee on Procurement
Section 2155.081. Vendor Advisory Committee
Section 2155.083. State Business Daily; Notice Regarding Procurements Exceeding $25,000
Section 2155.084. Purchases From Federal Government
Section 2155.085. Reverse Auction Procedure
Section 2155.088. Material Changes to Contracts
Section 2155.089. Reporting Vendor Performance
Section 2155.090. Vendor and Employee Interaction and Communication Policy
Section 2155.091. Chief Procurement Officer: Powers and Duties