Sec. 2269.101. CONTRACTS FOR FACILITIES: COMPETITIVE BIDDING. (a) In this chapter, "competitive bidding" is a procurement method by which a governmental entity contracts with a contractor for the construction, alteration, rehabilitation, or repair of a facility by awarding the contract to the lowest responsible bidder.
(b) Except as otherwise provided by this chapter or other law, a governmental entity may contract for the construction, alteration, rehabilitation, or repair of a facility only after the entity advertises for bids for the contract in a manner prescribed by law, receives competitive bids, and awards the contract to the lowest responsible bidder.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1129 (H.B. 628), Sec. 2.08, eff. September 1, 2011.
Redesignated from Government Code, Chapter 2267 by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 161 (S.B. 1093), Sec. 22.001(23), eff. September 1, 2013.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle F - State and Local Contracts and Fund Management
Chapter 2269 - Contracting and Delivery Procedures for Construction Projects
Subchapter C. Competitive Bidding Method
Section 2269.101. Contracts for Facilities: Competitive Bidding
Section 2269.102. Use of Architect or Engineer
Section 2269.103. Preparation of Request
Section 2269.104. Evaluation of Offerors