Sec. 51.779. EVALUATION OF BIDS AND PROPOSALS FOR CONSTRUCTION SERVICES. (a) An institution that is considering a construction contract using a method authorized by this subchapter must, before advertising, determine which method provides the best value for the institution.
(b) The institution shall base its selection among the offerors on criteria established by the institution. The institution shall publish in the request for bids, proposals, or qualifications the criteria that will be used to evaluate the offerors.
(c) The institution shall document the basis of its selection and shall make the evaluations public not later than the seventh day after the date the contract is awarded.
Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1179, Sec. 3, eff. Sept. 1, 1997. Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1225, Sec. 12, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
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