Sec. 73.011. PROVIDER SELECTION    


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

    (c) In determining whether a provider will provide best value to the council, the council 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.