Sec. 51.778. COMPETITIVE BIDDING ON CONTRACTS. (a) Except as otherwise provided by this subchapter, all contracts for the construction or erection of permanent improvements at an institution are void unless made after advertising for bids for the contracts in a manner prescribed by the institution's board, receiving sealed competitive bids, and awarding of the contract to the lowest responsible bidder by the board.
(b) If a contract awarded under sealed competitive bidding is to be recommended for award to other than the lowest bidder, any bidder making a lower bid than the recommended bid shall be notified of the recommendation for award and shall be allowed an opportunity before the award to present evidence to the board or its designated representative as to the responsibility of that bidder.
Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1179, Sec. 3, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle A - Higher Education in General
Chapter 51 - Provisions Generally Applicable to Higher Education
Subchapter T. Construction and Repair of Permanent Improvements
Section 51.7761. Agreement With Collective Bargaining Organization
Section 51.777. Delegation of Authority
Section 51.778. Competitive Bidding on Contracts
Section 51.779. Evaluation of Bids and Proposals for Construction Services
Section 51.780. Design-Build Contracts for Facilities
Section 51.781. Contracts for Facilities: Construction Manager-Agent
Section 51.782. Contracts for Facilities: Construction Manager-at-Risk
Section 51.783. Selecting Contractor for Construction Services Through Competitive Sealed Proposals
Section 51.784. Job Order Contracts for Facilities Construction or Repair