Sec. 271.0245. ADDITIONAL COMPETITIVE PROCEDURES. (a) In the procedure for competitive bidding under this subchapter, the governing body of the governmental entity shall provide all bidders with the opportunity to bid on the same items on equal terms and have bids judged according to the same standards as set forth in the specifications.
(b) A governmental entity shall receive bids under this subchapter in a fair and confidential manner.
(c) A governmental entity may receive bids under this subchapter in hard-copy format or through electronic transmission. A governmental entity shall accept any bids submitted in hard-copy format.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1063, Sec. 5, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 8 - Acquisition, Sale, or Lease of Property
Subchapter B. Competitive Bidding on Certain Public Works Contracts
Section 271.022. Exempt Contract
Section 271.023. Conflict of Laws
Section 271.024. Competitive Procurement Procedure Applicable to Contract
Section 271.0245. Additional Competitive Procedures
Section 271.025. Advertisement for Bids
Section 271.026. Opening of Bids
Section 271.027. Award of Contract
Section 271.0275. Safety Record of Bidder Considered