Text of section effective on April 01, 2025
Sec. 544.0106.  CONTRACT FOR REVIEW OF INVESTIGATIVE FINDINGS BY QUALIFIED EXPERT.  (a)  If the commission does not receive any responsive bids under Chapter 2155 on a competitive solicitation for the services of a qualified expert to review investigative findings under Section 544.0104 or 544.0105 and the number of contracts to be awarded under this subsection is not otherwise limited, the commission may negotiate with and award a contract for the services to a qualified expert on the basis of:
(1)  the contractor's agreement to a set fee, either as a range or lump-sum amount; and
(2)  the contractor's affirmation and the office of inspector general's verification that the contractor possesses the necessary occupational licenses and experience.
(b)  Notwithstanding Sections 2155.083 and 2261.051, a contract awarded under Subsection (a) is not subject to competitive advertising and proposal evaluation requirements.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 769 (H.B. 4611), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2025.