Sec. 49.2731. PROCEDURES FOR ELECTRONIC BIDS. (a) A district may receive bids under Section 49.273 through electronic transmission if the board of the district adopts rules to ensure the identification, security, and confidentiality of electronic bids and to ensure that the electronic bids remain effectively unopened until the proper time.
(b) Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, an electronic bid or proposal is required to be sealed. A provision of this chapter that applies to a sealed bid applies to a bid received through electronic transmission in accordance with the rules adopted under Subsection (a).
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 694 (H.B. 2704), Sec. 2, eff. June 14, 2013.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 4 - General Law Districts
Chapter 49 - Provisions Applicable to All Districts
Subchapter I. Construction, Equipment, Materials, and Machinery Contracts
Section 49.271. Contracts for Construction Work
Section 49.272. Reports Furnished to Prospective Bidders
Section 49.273. Contract Award
Section 49.2731. Procedures for Electronic Bids
Section 49.274. Emergency Approval of District Projects
Section 49.275. Contractor's Bond
Section 49.276. Payment for Construction Work
Section 49.277. Inspection of and Reports on Construction Work