Sec. 452.106. PROCUREMENT RULES. (a) The executive committee may adopt and enforce procurement procedures, guidelines, and rules:
(1) defining the terms in and implementing Sections 452.107 and 452.108(a) and (b); or
(2) covering:
(A) the appointment of contracting officers;
(B) the solicitation for and award of contracts, including the electronic transmission of bids and proposals and the use of the reverse auction procedure, as defined by Section 2155.062, Government Code;
(C) the resolution of protests and contract disputes;
(D) foreign currency transactions and conversions and foreign exchange rate risk management; or
(E) other aspects of the procurement process for domestic and international contracts.
(b) Sections 452.107 and 452.108(a) and (b) and the procedures, guidelines, or rules adopted under this section confer no rights on an actual or potential bidder, offeror, contractor, or other person except as expressly stated in the procedures, guidelines, or rules.
(c) A procurement procedure, guideline, or rule covering the electronic transmission of bids and proposals must provide:
(1) for the identification, security, and confidentiality of an electronic bid or proposal;
(2) that an electronic bid or proposal is not required to be sealed; and
(3) that an electronic bid or proposal remains effectively unopened until the appropriate time.
Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995. Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 63, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle K - Mass Transportation
Chapter 452 - Regional Transportation Authorities
Subchapter C. Management of Authority
Section 452.101. Executive Committee: Powers
Section 452.103. Depository; Deposit of Funds
Section 452.104. Chief Executive: Duties
Section 452.1055. Prohibition of Consumption of Alcoholic Beverage
Section 452.106. Procurement Rules
Section 452.107. Purchases: Competitive Bidding
Section 452.108. Duration of Contracts and Delegation of Powers
Section 452.109. Explanation of Contract Awards in Certain Authorities
Section 452.1095. Exemption From Other Contracting Law for Certain Authorities
Section 452.110. Peace Officers
Section 452.111. Extraordinary Vote Required in Certain Authorities
Section 452.112. Advisory Committees in Certain Authorities
Section 452.113. Budget Recommendations
Section 452.114. Budget in Authority Created by Contiguous Municipality
Section 452.115. Public Hearing on Fare and Service Changes in Certain Authorities
Section 452.116. Public Hearing on Fare and Service Changes in Certain Authorities: Exceptions
Section 452.117. Public Hearing on Experimental Service Change
Section 452.118. Notice of Hearing on Fare or Service Change in Certain Authorities