Tex. Human Resources Code Section 73.011
Provider Selection

(a)

The department shall select providers of services authorized under this chapter on a best value basis in a manner that:

(1)

maximizes federal, private, and local sources of funding; and

(2)

promotes competition when possible.

(b)

The department shall determine best value as required by Subsection (a) when the department initially awards a contract to a provider and when the department considers renewal of a provider’s contract.

(c)

In determining whether a provider will provide best value to the department, the department shall consider:

(1)

the past performance of the provider;

(2)

the quality of the provider’s services;

(3)

the cost of the provider’s services;

(4)

the ability of the provider to maximize federal, private, and local sources of funding;

(5)

the ability of the provider to comply with state and federal program requirements;

(6)

the availability of the provider to deliver required services; and

(7)

any other relevant factor.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 33, Sec. 8, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Amended by:
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 4.315, eff. April 2, 2015.

Source: Section 73.011 — Provider Selection, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/HR/htm/HR.­73.­htm#73.­011 (accessed May 18, 2024).

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