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Texas Statutes (Last Updated: January 4, 2014) |
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HUMAN RESOURCES CODE |
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Title 7. REHABILITATION OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES |
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Chapter 111. TEXAS REHABILITATION COMMISSION |
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Subchapter C. POWERS AND DUTIES OF COMMISSION |
Sec. 111.0553. PROCUREMENT METHODS
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(a) The commission shall develop and, following review and approval by the board, implement agency-wide procurement procedures to:
(1) ensure compliance with the best-value purchasing requirements of Section 2155.144(c), Government Code;
(2) document that a best-value review of vendors has occurred;
(3) document the reasons for selecting a vendor;
(4) negotiate price discounts with high-volume vendors;
(5) consolidate purchases with other agencies, including the Texas Department of Health and the comptroller, to achieve best value; and
(6) provide effective public notification to potential vendors of planned commission purchases.
(b) Nothing in this section shall be construed to limit the commission's ability to procure goods and services from persons with disabilities.