Sec. 223.244. OTHER PROFESSIONAL SERVICES. (a) The department shall provide or contract for, independently of the design-build contractor, the following services as necessary for the acceptance of the highway project by the department:
(1) inspection services;
(2) construction materials engineering and testing; and
(3) verification testing services.
(b) The department shall ensure that the engineering services contracted for under this section are selected based on demonstrated competence and qualifications.
(c) This section does not preclude a design-build contractor from providing construction quality assurance and quality control under a design-build contract.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1345 (S.B. 1420), Sec. 34, eff. September 1, 2011.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle B - State Highway System
Chapter 223 - Bids and Contracts for Highway Projects
Subchapter F. Design-Build Contracts
Section 223.242. Scope of and Limitations on Contracts
Section 223.243. Use of Engineer or Engineering Firm
Section 223.244. Other Professional Services
Section 223.245. Request for Qualifications
Section 223.246. Request for Proposals
Section 223.2475. Changes to Design-Build Team
Section 223.248. Assumption of Risks and Costs