Sec. 2155.504. USE OF SCHEDULE BY GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES. (a) Except as provided by this subsection, a state agency or local government may purchase goods or services directly from a vendor under a contract listed on a schedule developed under this subchapter. A state agency or local government contracting for the purchase of an automated information system under a contract listed on a schedule developed under this subchapter shall comply with Section 2157.068(e-1). A purchase authorized by this section satisfies any requirement of state law relating to competitive bids or proposals.
(b) The price listed for a good or service under a multiple award contract is a maximum price. An agency or local government may negotiate a lower price for goods or services under a contract listed on a schedule developed under this subchapter.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1422, Sec. 2.01, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
Amended by:
Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 716 (S.B. 262), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2017.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle D - State Purchasing and General Services
Chapter 2155 - Purchasing: General Rules and Procedures
Subchapter I. Multiple Award Contract Schedule
Section 2155.502. Development of Multiple Award Contract Schedule
Section 2155.504. Use of Schedule by Governmental Entities
Section 2155.505. Historically Underutilized and Small Businesses
Section 2155.506. Reporting Requirements
Section 2155.508. Internet Availability
Section 2155.509. Notice Regarding Procurements Exceeding $25,000