Sec. 60.410. CHANGES IN PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS. (a) A port commission may change the plans, specifications, proposal, or quantities of items purchased after a contract has been awarded, but the total contract price may not be changed unless the cost can be paid from available funds.
(b) If a change order involves an increase or decrease in cost less than or equal to the amount authorized in Section 60.403(a) for routine purchases or contracts, a port commission may grant general authority to an employee to approve the change order. However, the original contract price may not be increased by more than 25 percent or decreased by 18 percent or more without the consent of the contractor.
Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 353, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 31, 1987.
Amended by:
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1330 (S.B. 1531), Sec. 6, eff. June 15, 2007.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 4 - General Law Districts
Chapter 60 - Navigation Districts--General Provisions
Subchapter N. Competitive Bidding Requirements
Section 60.401. Application of Subchapter
Section 60.403. Contracts: Purchases
Section 60.4035. Contracts: Emergency Purchases
Section 60.404. Competitive Bidding Requirements
Section 60.405. Proposal Procedures
Section 60.406. Competitive Bidding and Proposal Procedures Required for Certain Contracts
Section 60.407. Opening Sealed Proposals and Bids
Section 60.408. Contract Award
Section 60.409. Pricing Method
Section 60.410. Changes in Plans and Specifications
Section 60.411. Bond Requirements
Section 60.4115. Notification of Safety and Environmental Record of Contractor
Section 60.4125. Alternative Methods for Certain Purchases or Contracts