Tex. Gov't Code Section 2156.065
Agency Review of Bids

(a)

On the request of a state agency to review the bids on a purchase administered by the comptroller, the comptroller shall send or make available to the requesting agency copies of each bid received and the comptroller’s recommended award.

(b)

If, after review of the bids and evaluation of the quality of goods or services offered in the bids, the state agency determines that the bid selected by the comptroller does not offer the best value for the state, the agency may file with the comptroller a written recommendation that the award be made to the bidder who, according to the agency’s determination, offers the best value for the state. The agency recommendation must include a justification of the agency’s determination.

(c)

The comptroller shall consider, but is not bound by, the agency recommendation in making the award.
Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 41, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995. Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1206, Sec. 16, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
Amended by:
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1071 (H.B. 1524), Sec. 67, eff. September 1, 2019.

Source: Section 2156.065 — Agency Review of Bids, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/GV/htm/GV.­2156.­htm#2156.­065 (accessed Apr. 20, 2024).

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