Provider Selection

Sec. 73.011. PROVIDER SELECTION. (a) The department shall select providers of services authorized under this chapter on a best value basis in a manner that: (1) maximizes federal, private, and local sources of funding; and (2) promotes competition when possible. (b) The department shall determine best value as required by Subsection (a) when the department initially awards a contract to a provider and when the department considers renewal of a provider's contract. (c) In determining whether a provider will provide best value to the department, the department shall consider: (1) the past performance of the provider; (2) the quality of the provider's services; (3) the cost of the provider's services; (4) the ability of the provider to maximize federal, private, and local sources of funding; (5) the ability of the provider to comply with state and federal program requirements; (6) the availability of the provider to deliver required services; and (7) any other relevant factor. Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 33, Sec. 8, eff. Sept. 1, 1999. Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 4.315, eff. April 2, 2015.