Tex. Agriculture Code § 80.012
This is the official text of Tex. Agriculture Code § 80.012, part of Texas’s Agriculture Code — regulates farming, livestock, and agricultural commerce.
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§ 80.012. CONTRACTING.
Official statutory text
(a) For a purchase of goods and services under this chapter, the corporation may purchase goods and services that provide the best value for the corporation.
(b) In determining the best value for the corporation, the purchase price and whether the goods or services meet specifications are the most important considerations. However, the corporation may consider other relevant factors, including:
(1) the quality and reliability of the goods and services;
(2) the delivery terms;
(3) indicators of probable vendor performance under the contract, including:
(A) past vendor performance;
(B) the vendor's financial resources and ability to perform;
(C) the vendor's experience or demonstrated capability and responsibility; and
(D) the vendor's ability to provide reliable maintenance agreements and support;
(4) the cost of any employee training associated with a purchase; and
(5) other factors relevant to determining the best value for the corporation in the context of a particular purchase.
(b) In determining the best value for the corporation, the purchase price and whether the goods or services meet specifications are the most important considerations. However, the corporation may consider other relevant factors, including:
(1) the quality and reliability of the goods and services;
(2) the delivery terms;
(3) indicators of probable vendor performance under the contract, including:
(A) past vendor performance;
(B) the vendor's financial resources and ability to perform;
(C) the vendor's experience or demonstrated capability and responsibility; and
(D) the vendor's ability to provide reliable maintenance agreements and support;
(4) the cost of any employee training associated with a purchase; and
(5) other factors relevant to determining the best value for the corporation in the context of a particular purchase.
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