Sec. 2269.254. SELECTION OF OFFEROR. (a) The governmental entity shall select the offeror that submits the proposal that offers the best value for the governmental entity based on the published selection criteria and on its ranking evaluation.
(b) The governmental entity shall first attempt to negotiate a contract with the selected offeror.
(c) If the governmental entity is unable to negotiate a satisfactory contract with the selected offeror, the governmental entity shall, formally and in writing, end negotiations with that offeror and proceed to negotiate with the next offeror in the order of the selection ranking until a contract is reached or negotiations with all ranked offerors end.
(d) Not later than the seventh day after the date the contract is awarded, the governmental entity shall make the rankings determined under Section 2269.253(g) public.
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.
Amended by:
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 161 (S.B. 1093), Sec. 22.002(11), 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 F. Construction Manager-at-Risk Method
Section 2269.251. Contracts for Facilities: Construction Manager-at-Risk
Section 2269.252. Use of Architect or Engineer
Section 2269.253. Selection Process
Section 2269.254. Selection of Offeror
Section 2269.255. Performance of Work
Section 2269.256. Review of Bids or Proposals