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TITLE 1ADMINISTRATION
PART 15TEXAS HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
CHAPTER 391PURCHASE OF GOODS AND SERVICES BY THE TEXAS HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
SUBCHAPTER BPROCUREMENT AND SPECIAL CONTRACTING METHODS
DIVISION 1PROCUREMENT METHODS
RULE §391.205Competitive Bidding through Informal Bidding

Informal bidding is used for procurements greater than $10,000 but not to exceed $25,000.

  (1) Informal bids may be solicited by letter, electronic mail, online submission, or telephone call. The following information is recorded in the procurement file:

    (A) the name, email address, and telephone number of each vendor to which the solicitation was provided;

    (B) the name, email address, and telephone number of the vendor submitting the bid;

    (C) the date the bid was received;

    (D) the amount of the bid;

    (E) the bidder's historically underutilized business (HUB) status; and

    (F) the name, email address, and telephone number of the procurement personnel receiving the bid for HHS.

  (2) A contract is awarded to the bidder that provides best value and conforms to the advertised product or service specifications.


Source Note: The provisions of this §391.205 adopted to be effective May 12, 2021, 46 TexReg 3017; amended to be effective May 10, 2022, 47 TexReg 2732

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