1. (a) All GSC construction projects are competitively bid, and publicly opened in the office designated by the commission.
2. (b) Construction projects with a value over $25,000, are advertised in a newspaper of general circulation, the Texas Register, the Texas Electronic Marketplace, and other publications and electronic bulletin boards as reasonable, necessary or required. Construction projects are advertised for a period of no less than 30 days. Small construction projects are advertised for a period of no less than 14 days.
3. (c) Except as may be required by other law, the advertisement for bids shall contain pertinent information on the project, including name and location of project; date, time and place of bid opening; where and how bid documents may be obtained; and how contractor qualification forms may be obtained.
4. (d) The bidding documents shall be based on the current Uniform General Conditions in State Construction Contracts, as authorized in Texas Government Code, Chapter 2166, Subchapter G.
5. (e) Bidding documents shall contain provisions to protect the state's interest including, but not limited to, bid bonds or their equivalent, and detailed instructions for submission of bids by sealed envelope. Bidding documents shall include the plans and specifications, including all addenda issued thereto. Bidders are held responsible to have given full consideration to the entire bid package when they submit a proposal.
6. (f) It is the sole responsibility of bidders to deliver the bid proposal(s) to the GSC at the designated bid receipt location prior to the time they are scheduled to be opened and read. Any bid not received at the designated location or received after the designated time will be returned unopened to the bidder.

Source Note:The provisions of this §123.29 adopted to be effective August 13, 2000, 25 TexReg 7626.