BUSINESS AND OPERATIONS: STATE
PURCHASING PROGRAMS [LAW]
If
a school has amended its charter to provide for cooperative purchasing, the
school may participate in the state cooperative purchasing program.
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1. TBPC Program and Services
The
A. The
extension of state contract prices to participating local governments when the
TBPC considers it feasible;
B. Solicitation
of bids on items desired by local governments if the solicitation is considered
feasible by the TPBC and is desired by the school; and
C. Provision
of information and technical assistance about the purchasing program.
2. Participation
A. The school
may participate in the purchasing program of the TBPC, including reverse
auction procedures as defined by Texas Gov’t Code § 2155.062(d), by filing with
the TBPC a resolution adopted by the board requesting that the school be
allowed to participate on a voluntary basis, and to the extent TBPC deems
feasible, and stating that the school will:
(1) Designate an
official to act for the school in all matters relating to the program,
including the purchase of items from the vendor under any contract, and that
the board will direct the decisions of the representative;
(2) Be
responsible for:
(a) Submitting
requisitions to the TBPC under any contract; or
(b) Electronically
sending purchase orders directly to vendors, or complying with TBPC procedures
governing a reverse auction purchase, and electronically sending to the commission
reports on actual purchases made under these procedures;
(3) Be
responsible for making payment directly to the vendor;
(4) Be
responsible for the vendor’s compliance with all conditions of delivery and
quality of the purchased item.
3. Effect of TBPC Purchases
Purchasing
an item through the TBPC satisfies any state law requiring competitive bidding.