state agency dctennincsthat the bcc~value availableaccromfrom an altcmativcpurcbaccmcthod." Gn tbc basis that sobmotion (9) mattes all pmvisiotu applicable to state agencies also applicable to local gctvammts, we believethat a local govamncntmayomanabanativcstatotorypmch&ngmdhodif determine5that it is ncce5saryto&soinor&rtecbUinthebcstvalucavailable.
p. 1868 Mike Moses, Ph.D. - Page 6 (DM-350) Honorable John W. Segrest
SUMMARY
A local government that participates in the cooperative purchasing program established under sections 271.082 and 271.083 of the Local Government Code satisfies otherwise applicable competitive biddmg requirements when it makes a purchase through the catalogue purchasing procedure established by article 601b. section 3.081, V.T.C.S.
DAN MORALES Attorney General of Texas
JORGE VEGA First Assistant Attorney General
SARAH J. SHIRLEY Chair, Gpiion Committee
RCparedbyMaryRCrouta Assistant Attorney General
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