CTCM Solicitation and Source Selection 2

Question 1

What is the mandatory minimum posting period for competitive solicitations on the Electronic State Business Daily (ESBD) in Texas?

Accepted Answer

21 calendar days

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7 calendar days

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14 calendar days

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30 calendar days

Question 2

In a Texas RFP evaluation, what is the role of an evaluation committee?

Accepted Answer

To objectively score proposals against pre-established criteria and recommend award

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To negotiate prices directly with the lowest-priced vendor

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To write the solicitation specifications

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To approve sole-source justifications

Question 3

Which term describes the process of issuing written clarifications or changes to a solicitation document before bid/proposal submission?

Accepted Answer

Amendment or Addendum

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Waiver

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Modification

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Clarification Request

Question 4

What is 'best value' procurement in Texas, and how does it differ from low-bid procurement?

Accepted Answer

Best value considers multiple factors including price, quality, and vendor capability; low-bid awards only on price

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Best value always selects the highest-priced vendor; low-bid selects the cheapest

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Best value is used only for IT procurement; low-bid is used for construction

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Best value requires HUB participation; low-bid does not

Question 5

When a Texas agency receives a protest challenging a solicitation award, what is typically the first step in the protest resolution process?

Accepted Answer

Submit the protest to the contracting agency for review

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File with the Texas Attorney General immediately

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Suspend the contract immediately pending resolution

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Refer the protest to the State Auditor's Office

Question 6

What is the purpose of a pre-bid or pre-proposal conference in the Texas solicitation process?

Accepted Answer

To allow potential offerors to ask questions and clarify solicitation requirements

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To select a shortlist of qualified vendors before solicitation release

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To negotiate pricing before formal submission

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To satisfy the HUB subcontracting plan requirement

Question 7

Under Texas law, when must a contract award decision be publicly posted for purchases above the competitive threshold?

Accepted Answer

On the ESBD after award to ensure transparency

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Only when a protest is filed

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Immediately after negotiations conclude

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Only for contracts exceeding $1 million