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Texas Statutes (Last Updated: January 4, 2014) |
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GOVERNMENT CODE |
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Title 10. GENERAL GOVERNMENT |
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Subtitle D. STATE PURCHASING AND GENERAL SERVICES |
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Chapter 2155. PURCHASING: GENERAL RULES AND PROCEDURES |
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Subchapter C. DELEGATIONS OF AND EXCLUSIONS FROM COMMISSION'S PURCHASING AUTHORITY AND CERTAIN EXEMPTIONS FROM COMPETITIVE BIDDING |
Sec. 2155.138. EXEMPTION OF GOODS OR SERVICES OF BLIND OR VISUALLY IMPAIRED PERSONS
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(a) The competitive bidding provisions of this chapter do not apply to a state purchase of goods or services that:
(1) are made or provided by blind or visually impaired persons;
(2) are offered for sale to a state agency through efforts made under law by the Texas Council on Purchasing from People with Disabilities;
(3) meet state specifications for quantity, quality, delivery, and life cycle costs; and
(4) cost not more than the fair market price of similar items.
(b) The council shall test the goods and services to the extent necessary to ensure quality. The council may enter into a contract with a private or public entity to assist with testing.
(c) The commission shall make awards under this section based on proposed goods and services meeting formal state specifications developed by the commission or meeting commercial specifications approved by the commission.