Section 2155.504 - Use of Schedule By Governmental Entities(a) Except as provided by this subsection, a state agency or local government may purchase goods or services directly from a vendor under a contract listed on a schedule developed under this subchapter. A state agency or local government contracting for the purchase of an automated information system under a contract listed on a schedule developed under this subchapter shall comply with Section 2157.068(e-1). A purchase authorized by this section satisfies any requirement of state law relating to competitive bids or proposals.(b) The price listed for a good or service under a multiple award contract is a maximum price. An agency or local government may negotiate a lower price for goods or services under a contract listed on a schedule developed under this subchapter.Tex. Gov't. Code § 2155.504
Amended by Acts 2017, Texas Acts of the 85th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 716,Sec. 2, eff. 9/1/2017.Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1422, Sec. 2.01, eff. 9/1/2001.