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Tex. Local Government Code § 252.0435: SAFETY RECORD OF BIDDER CONSIDERED.
Where this section sits in the code
- LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE
- TITLE 8. ACQUISITION, SALE, OR LEASE OF PROPERTY
- SUBTITLE A. MUNICIPAL ACQUISITION, SALE, OR LEASE OF PROPERTY
- CHAPTER 252. PURCHASING AND CONTRACTING AUTHORITY OF MUNICIPALITIES
- SUBCHAPTER C. PROCEDURES
In determining who is a responsible bidder, the governing body 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 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(b), eff. Aug. 28, 1989.
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