- (a) The department shall calculate the costs of each department construction project as the project is completed.
(b) In calculating the costs under Subsection (a), the department:
- (1) shall consider both direct and indirect costs of department employees who perform project tasks; and
- (2) may use the cost accounting procedures and instructions developed by the State Council on Competitive Government under Section 2162.102, Government Code.
- (c) On request, the State Council on Competitive Government shall provide technical assistance to the department, including assistance with the application of the council's cost accounting procedures and instructions.
- (d) Using the costs calculated under this section for completed projects, the department shall evaluate the costs and benefits of contracting with private entities or individuals to manage proposed construction-related tasks or projects.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 968, Sec. 20, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.