QUESTION: What are the statutory requirements regarding competitive bidding? MAIN REFERENCE POINT: Texas Local Government Code Chapter 262 – The County Purchasing Act KEY ADDITIONAL REFERENCE POINTS (Note: There are many more laws that impact County purchasing.): Local Government Code Chapter 271, subchapters B, C, D and J, relating to competitive … [Read more...] about Competitive Bidding
Competitive Bidding
Key Concept: Competitive Bidding
QUESTION: What are the statutory regulations regarding competitive bidding? MAIN REFERENCE POINT: Texas Local Government Code Chapter 262 – The County Purchasing Act KEY ADDITIONAL REFERENCE POINTS (Note: There are many more laws that impact County purchasing.): Local Government Code Chapter 271, subchapters B, C and D, relating to competitive bidding on certain … [Read more...] about Key Concept: Competitive Bidding
KEY CONCEPT: Competitive Bidding During a Disaster
KEY QUESTION: Are there exemptions to the competitive bidding requirements during a disaster?
MAIN REFERENCE POINT: Texas Local Government Code, Purchasing and Contracting Authority of Counties, Chapter 262, Section 262.024 TALKING POINTS: State law requires that public entities engage in competitive bidding. Sealed bids or proposals are required for purchases over $50,000. According to the statute, “A contract for the purchase of any of the following … [Read more...] about KEY CONCEPT: Competitive Bidding During a Disaster
Key Concept: Competitive Bidding
KEY QUESTION: What are the statutory regulations regarding competitive bidding? MAIN REFERENCE POINT: Texas Local Government Code Chapter 262–The County Purchasing Act ADDITIONAL REFERENCE POINTS: Local Government Code Chapter 271, Subchapters B and D, which includes laws related to competitive bidding on public works contracts and … [Read more...] about Key Concept: Competitive Bidding