DETERMINING BEST VALUE FOR PURCHASES OF AUTOMATED INFORMATION SYSTEMS.
Tex. GOV'T Code § 2157.003.
in effect"Best value" for purposes of this chapter means the lowest overall cost of an automated information system. In determining the lowest overall cost for a purchase or lease of an automated information system under this chapter, the comptroller or a state agency shall consider factors including:
(1) the purchase price;
(2) the compatibility to facilitate the exchange of existing data;
(3) the capacity for expanding and upgrading to more advanced levels of technology;
(4) quantitative reliability factors;
(5) the level of training required to bring persons using the system to a stated level of proficiency;
(6) the technical support requirements for the maintenance of data across a network platform and the management of the network's hardware and software;
(7) the compliance with applicable department statewide standards validated by criteria adopted by the department by rule; and
(8) applicable factors listed in Sections 2155.074 and 2155.075 .
Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 41, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995. Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1206, Sec. 18, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.