§ 15-44 — Procurement methods
Houston Code of Ordinances (Supp. No. 93, Update 2: codified through Ordinance No. 2026-0732, adopted Aug. 19, 2026) · Houston Code of Ordinances § 15-44
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Sec. 15-44. - Procurement methods.
Whenever practicable, the CPO shall conduct a competitive process for the selection of a vendor associated with contracting opportunities. The following methods or strategies shall be used, as appropriate, based on the type of procurement: (1) Competitive bid; (2) Best value bids; (3) Request for proposals; (4) Request for qualifications; (5) Hybrid methods; (6) Non-competitive methods: a. Sole source; and b. Emergency procurements; (7) Innovative methods and other procurement strategies: a. Interlocal agreements; b. Public-private partnerships; c. Innovative methods; d. Reverse auctions; e. Cooperative purchasing; and f. Other methods as may be authorized by law. (8) Revenue generating contracts; (9) Alternative delivery methods for construction projects; and (10) Informal procurements for purchases under the threshold.
(Ord. No. 2015-668, § 4(Exh. B), 7-8-2015)