Texas County Progress

The Official Publication of the County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas

Competitive Bidding

Competitive Bidding

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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

Key Concept: Competitive Bidding

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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

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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