Sec. 252.0435. SAFETY RECORD OF BIDDER CONSIDERED. In determining who is a responsible bidder, the governing body may take into account the safety record of the bidder, of the firm, corporation, partnership, or institution represented by the bidder, or of anyone acting for such a firm, corporation, partnership, or institution if:
(1) the governing body has adopted a written definition and criteria for accurately determining the safety record of a bidder;
(2) the governing body has given notice to prospective bidders in the bid specifications that the safety record of a bidder may be considered in determining the responsibility of the bidder; and
(3) the determinations are not arbitrary and capricious.
Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 1, Sec. 58(b), eff. Aug. 28, 1989.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 8 - Acquisition, Sale, or Lease of Property
Subtitle A - Municipal Acquisition, Sale, or Lease of Property
Chapter 252 - Purchasing and Contracting Authority of Municipalities
Section 252.041. Notice Requirement
Section 252.0415. Procedures for Electronic Bids or Proposals
Section 252.042. Requests for Proposals for Certain Procurements
Section 252.043. Award of Contract
Section 252.0435. Safety Record of Bidder Considered
Section 252.0436. Contract With Person Indebted to Municipality
Section 252.044. Contractor's Bond
Section 252.045. Referendum on Issuance of Time Warrants
Section 252.046. Circumstances in Which Current Funds to Be Set Aside
Section 252.047. Payment Method for Certain Contracts
Section 252.048. Change Orders
Section 252.049. Confidentiality of Information in Bids or Proposals
Section 252.050. Lease-Purchase or Installment Purchase of Real Property
Section 252.051. Appraisal Required Before Purchase of Property With Bond Proceeds