Tex. Gov't Code Section 2166.253
Lowest and Best Bid Method

(a)

The commission may use the lowest and best bid method for a project. In using that method, the commission shall follow the procedures provided by Subsections (b)-(g).

(b)

After final approval of a project’s working plans and specifications and their acceptance by a using agency, the commission shall advertise in one newspaper of general circulation and the Texas Register for bids or proposals for the construction of and related work on the project.

(c)

Except as provided by Subsection (d), the commission shall allow bidders not less than 30 days after the date the commission issues the bid documents to respond to an invitation to bid.

(d)

The commission shall allow bidders for small construction projects not less than 14 days after the date the commission issues the bid documents to respond to an invitation to bid.

(e)

The commission may shorten the time for response to prevent undue additional costs to a state agency or, for emergency projects, to prevent or remove a hazard to life or property.

(f)

A contract shall be awarded to the qualified bidder making the lowest and best bid in accordance with the law on awarding a state contract.

(g)

The commission may reject all bids.
Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 41, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995. Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1329, Sec. 3, eff. Sept. 1, 1997; Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1422, Sec. 9.04, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.

Source: Section 2166.253 — Lowest and Best Bid Method, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/GV/htm/GV.­2166.­htm#2166.­253 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).

2166.001
Definitions 2166.002
Applicability of Chapter 2166.003
Exceptions 2166.004
Additional Exceptions 2166.005
Commission Participation in Other Building Projects 2166.006
Legal Representation of Commission 2166.007
Venue 2166.051
Administering Agency 2166.052
Acquisition and Disposition of Property 2166.053
Contract Authority 2166.054
Title to and Control of Buildings 2166.055
Eminent Domain 2166.056
Grant of Easement, Franchise, License, or Right-of-way 2166.057
Coordination of Multiagency Projects 2166.058
Assistance by Other Agencies 2166.059
Assignment of Commission Employee to Other Agency 2166.060
Site Selection and Construction in Texas Municipalities 2166.061
General Commission Oversight During Construction 2166.062
Rulemaking Authority 2166.063
Federal Requirements 2166.101
Compilation of Construction and Maintenance Information 2166.102
Long-range Plan for State Agency Space Needs 2166.103
Findings on Space Needs 2166.105
Capitol Complex Master Plan 2166.106
Review of Proposed Capitol Complex Master Plan by Partnership Advisory Commission 2166.107
Comprehensive Planning and Development Process 2166.108
Comprehensive Capital Improvement and Deferred Maintenance Plan 2166.151
Using Agency’s General Project Description 2166.152
Preparation of Project Analysis 2166.153
Contents of Project Analysis 2166.154
Use of Project Analysis or Cost Estimate in Appropriations Process 2166.155
Estimate of Project Costs in Lieu of Project Analysis 2166.156
Preparation of Preliminary and Working Plans and Specifications 2166.157
Accounting for Project Analysis Expenses 2166.202
Selection of Private Design Professional 2166.203
Interview Notification to Private Design Professional 2166.204
Using Agency Recommendations 2166.205
Compensation of Private Design Professional 2166.206
Information Furnished by State 2166.251
Legislative Authorizations and Appropriations 2166.252
Modifying Project to Conform to Appropriations 2166.253
Lowest and Best Bid Method 2166.254
Review of Certain Bids by Historical Commission 2166.255
Amount of Contract 2166.256
Acquisition of Items Not Furnished Under Construction Contract 2166.257
Contract Payment Administration 2166.258
Common Surety or Insurer 2166.259
Small Contractor Participation Assistance Program 2166.260
Approval of Certain Expenditures Required 2166.301
Exceptions 2166.302
Adoption of Conditions 2166.303
Uniform Trench Safety Conditions 2166.304
Pre-bid Conference 2166.305
Review of Uniform General Conditions 2166.351
Definitions 2166.352
Categories of Inspection 2166.353
Detailed Inspection 2166.354
General Inspection 2166.355
Professional Inspection 2166.356
Final Inspection 2166.401
Evaluation of Energy Alternatives 2166.402
Energy or Water Conservation Standards for Entities Otherwise Excluded from Chapter 2166.403
Alternative Energy and Energy-efficient Architectural and Engineering Design in New Building Construction 2166.404
Xeriscape on New Construction 2166.405
Xeriscape Phase-in 2166.406
Energy Savings Performance Contracts 2166.408
Evaluation of Architectural and Engineering Design Alternatives 2166.451
Acquisition of Historic Structures 2166.452
Acquisition of Existing Building as Alternative to New Construction 2166.453
Acquisition of Real Property as Alternative to Leasing Space 2166.454
Purchasing or Obtaining More Favorable Lease with Option to Purchase Agreements with Regard to Certain Leased Space 2166.501
Monuments and Memorials 2166.502
Contracts with Texas Historical Commission 2166.503
Acquisition of Archaeological, Paleontological, and Historic Sites 2166.551
Child Care Facility in State Building 2166.552
Fine Arts Projects 2166.553
Acquisition and Construction of Buildings for Health and Human Services Agencies 2166.554
Lease of Federal Property for Department of Public Safety 2166.1065
Review of Capitol Complex Master Plan by State Preservation Board and General Land Office 2166.2525
Determination of Contracting Method 2166.2551
Contract Notification 2166.4541
Entering into More Favorable Lease with Option to Purchase Agreements 2166.4542
Purchasing Certain Leased Space 2166.5011
Removal, Relocation, or Alteration of a Monument or Memorial
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Accessed:
Jun. 5, 2024

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