Contractors submitting bids as required by §81.115 of this title (relating to Competitive Quotations for Services or Products Are Required) must provide names and telephone numbers of at least three other customers as references in order to be considered for any work to be done for the primary fund. Such contractors must be able to provide verifiable proof of at least 18 months experience providing services being bid in the normal course of their business to other parties. Contracts for services costing over $1,000 must be approved in writing by the Secretary of State before money from the primary fund may be expended under the terms of such contracts. The fee or rate must be reasonable for the services rendered and must be in accord with the fee or rate prevailing in the locale for the same or similar services. The contract shall be signed by both the county chair and the contractor. It is the county chair's responsibility to obtain Employer Identification Numbers from contractors and issue IRS Form 1099 if required.

Source Note:The provisions of this §81.117 adopted to be effective November 3, 1997, 22 TexReg 10502; amended to be effective March 9, 1998, 23 TexReg 2989.