Selection
In selecting a private consultant, TxDOT must base its choice
on demonstrated competence, knowledge, qualifications, and the reasonableness
of the proposed fee for the services. It is the intent of Texas
Government Code, Chapter 2254 to ensure:
- the greatest and fairest competition in the selection of private consultants, and
- that all potential private consultants are afforded notice of the need for and opportunity to provide consulting services.
When other considerations are equal, private consultants whose
principal place of business is within the state or who will manage
the consulting engagement wholly from one of its offices within
the state are to be given preference. Tex. Gov’t Code §2254.027
Cost is not to be the sole factor in the selection process,
but it must be considered.