Sec. 223.155. DISCUSSIONS WITH OFFERORS. (a) As provided in a request for proposals and under rules adopted by the commission, the department may discuss an acceptable or potentially acceptable proposal with the offeror to assess that offeror's ability to meet each requirement of the solicitation.
(b) To obtain the best final offer, before the department awards a contract under this subchapter, the department may permit an offeror to revise the offeror's proposal.
(c) The department shall provide each offeror an equal opportunity to discuss and revise the offeror's proposal.
Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 30.15(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle B - State Highway System
Chapter 223 - Bids and Contracts for Highway Projects
Subchapter D. Contracts for Environmental or Cultural Assessment
Section 223.151. Applicability
Section 223.152. Determination by Department
Section 223.153. Solicitation of Proposals
Section 223.154. Opening of Proposals; Disclosure of Information
Section 223.155. Discussions With Offerors