Sec. 9011.155. AWARD OF CERTAIN CONSTRUCTION OR PURCHASE CONTRACTS  


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  • (a) This section applies only to a construction contract or contract for the purchase of materials, equipment, or supplies requiring an expenditure of more than $2,000.

    (b) This section does not apply to the purchase of a system or part of a system in existence at the time of the purchase.

    (c) The district shall award a contract to the lowest and best bidder only after notice of the contract to bidders is published once at least 10 days before the date the contract is awarded. The notice must be printed in a newspaper of general circulation in the district that is designated by the board.

    (d) The notice is sufficient if it states:

    (1) the time and place for opening the bids;

    (2) the general nature of the work to be done or the material, equipment, or supplies to be purchased; and

    (3) the place where and the terms on which copies of the plans and specifications may be obtained.

Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 , Sec. 1.12, eff. April 1, 2009.