Sec. 2254.027. SELECTION OF CONSULTANT. In selecting a consultant, a state agency shall:
(1) base its choice on demonstrated competence, knowledge, and qualifications and on the reasonableness of the proposed fee for the services; and
(2) if other considerations are equal, give preference to a consultant whose principal place of business is in the state or who will manage the consulting contract wholly from an office in the state.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993. Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1035, Sec. 7, eff. June 19, 1997.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle F - State and Local Contracts and Fund Management
Chapter 2254 - Professional and Consulting Services
Subchapter B. Consulting Services
Section 2254.022. Interpretation of Subchapter
Section 2254.023. Applicability of Subchapter
Section 2254.025. Emergency Waiver
Section 2254.026. Contract With Consultant
Section 2254.027. Selection of Consultant
Section 2254.028. Notice of Intent: Major Consulting Services Contract
Section 2254.0301. Contract Notification
Section 2254.031. Renewal; Amendment; Extension
Section 2254.032. Conflicts of Interest
Section 2254.033. Restriction on Former Employees of a State Agency
Section 2254.034. Contract Void
Section 2254.035. Dividing Contracts
Section 2254.038. Mixed Contracts
Section 2254.039. Comptroller's Rules