A purchasing entity must, except as provided in this chapter, employ a competitive procurement method as the primary method of purchasing goods or services. Approved competitive procurement methods include the following:

1. (1) Competitive sealed bidding as provided in §391.141 of this chapter;
2. (2) Competitive proposals or negotiation as provided in §391.151 of this chapter.

Source Note:The provisions of this §391.101 adopted to be effective December 19, 2000, 25 TexReg 12371.