Sec. 271.027. AWARD OF CONTRACT. (a) The governmental entity is entitled to reject any and all bids.
(b) The contract must be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder, but the contract may not be awarded to a bidder who is not the lowest bidder unless before the award each lower bidder is given notice of the proposed award and is given an opportunity to appear before the governing body of the governmental entity or the designated representative of the governing body and present evidence concerning the bidder's responsibility.
Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.
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