Texas Government Code - GOV'T § 2155.074. Best Value Standard for Purchase of Goods or Services

(1) installation costs;

(2) life cycle costs;

(3) the quality and reliability of the goods and services;

(4) the delivery terms;

(5) indicators of probable vendor performance under the contract such as past vendor performance, the vendor's financial resources and ability to perform, the vendor's experience or demonstrated capability and responsibility, and the vendor's ability to provide reliable maintenance agreements and support;

(6) the cost of any employee training associated with a purchase;

(7) the effect of a purchase on agency productivity;

(8) the vendor's anticipated economic impact to the state or a subdivision of the state, including potential tax revenue and employment;

(9) the impact of a purchase on the agency's administrative resources;  and

(10) other factors relevant to determining the best value for the state in the context of a particular purchase.