Sec. 2261.052. DETERMINING LOWEST AND BEST BID OR PROPOSAL. (a) In determining the lowest and best bid or proposal, a state agency shall consider:
(1) the vendor's price to provide the good or service;
(2) the probable quality of the offered good or service; and
(3) the quality of the vendor's past performance in contracting with the agency, with other state entities, or with private sector entities.
(b) This section does not apply to a procurement covered by Section 2155.144.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1498, Sec. 5, eff. Sept. 1, 1999. Renumbered from Sec. 2259.052 by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1420, Sec. 21.001(71), eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle F - State and Local Contracts and Fund Management
Chapter 2261 - State Contracting Standards and Oversight
Subchapter B. Contractor Selection
Section 2261.051. Competitive Contractor Selection Procedures
Section 2261.052. Determining Lowest and Best Bid or Proposal
Section 2261.0525. Certification of Vendor Assessment Process
Section 2261.053. Prohibition on Certain Bids and Contracts
Section 2261.054. Statement Regarding Vendor Selection Required for Certain Contract Awards