Texas Local Government Code 271.908 – Local Government Contracts With Private Entities for Civil Works Projects and Improvements to Real Property
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(a) In this section, “civil works project” and “local governmental entity” have the meanings assigned by § 271.181.
(b) A local governmental entity may contract with a private entity to act as the local governmental entity’s agent in the design, development, financing, maintenance, operation, or construction, including oversight and inspection, of:
(1) a civil works project; or
(2) an improvement to real property.
Terms Used In Texas Local Government Code 271.908
- Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
- Oversight: Committee review of the activities of a Federal agency or program.
- Real property: Land, and all immovable fixtures erected on, growing on, or affixed to the land.
(c) A local governmental entity contracting under this section shall:
(1) select the private entity based on the private entity’s qualifications and experience; and
(2) enter into a project development agreement with the private entity.
(d) The selected private entity shall comply with:
(1) Chapters 1001 and 1051, Occupations Code;
(2) all laws relating to procurement of professional services under Chapter 2254, Government Code; and
(3) all laws relating to procurement under this chapter that apply to the local governmental entity that selected the private entity.