| (a) Eligible grant recipients shall compete for funding
through a statewide procurement process conducted in accordance with
federal and state procurement requirements. AEL funding shall be allocated
as set forth in §800.68 and §800.69 of this title.
(b) Eligible grant recipients shall apply directly
to the Agency using the grant solicitation process, and shall meet
all deadlines, requirements, and guidelines set forth in the grant
solicitation.
(c) Contracts awarded to AEL grant recipients shall
be multiyear, at the Commission's discretion. In considering a renewal,
the Commission shall take into account performance and other factors.
(1) Renewals for years three and beyond are not automatic
and are based on meeting or exceeding performance and expenditure
benchmarks, or other factors as determined by the Commission.
(2) The Agency shall conduct a new competitive statewide
procurement at its discretion and when appropriate to ensure that
providers can effectively develop, implement, and improve AEL services
and programs within the state.
(d) Determinations by the Agency in the statewide procurement
process will be based on the indicated ability of the eligible grant
recipient to effectively perform all services and activities needed
to fully comply with contract performance requirements and all contract
terms and conditions and may be influenced by factors used to determine
the allocation of AEL funds or other objective data or criteria.
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| Source Note: The provisions of this §805.41 adopted to be effective February 24, 2014, 39 TexReg 1205; amended to be effective December 16, 2018, 43 TexReg 8150; amended to be effective November 24, 2022, 47 TexReg 7749; amended to be effective February 26, 2024, 49 TexReg 1102 |
