Texas Statutes (Last Updated: January 4, 2014) |
LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE |
Title 8. ACQUISITION, SALE, OR LEASE OF PROPERTY |
Subtitle C. ACQUISITION, SALE, OR LEASE PROVISIONS APPLYING TO MORE THAN ONE TYPE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT |
Chapter 271. PURCHASING AND CONTRACTING AUTHORITY OF MUNICIPALITIES, COUNTIES, AND CERTAIN OTHER LOCAL GOVERNMENTS |
Subchapter B. COMPETITIVE BIDDING ON CERTAIN PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACTS |
Sec. 271.0275. SAFETY RECORD OF BIDDER CONSIDERED
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In determining who is a responsible bidder, the governmental entity may take into account the safety record of the bidder, of the firm, corporation, partnership, or institution represented by the bidder, or of anyone acting for such a firm, corporation, partnership, or institution if:
(1) the governing body of the governmental entity has adopted a written definition and criteria for accurately determining the safety record of a bidder;
(2) the governing body has given notice to prospective bidders in the bid specifications that the safety record of a bidder may be considered in determining the responsibility of the bidder; and
(3) the determinations are not arbitrary and capricious.
Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 1, Sec. 58(d), eff. Aug. 28, 1989.