Legislation Details

File #: 26-2404A    Version: 1 Name:
Type: CASTING OF LOTS Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 7/17/2026 In control: Office of Procurement Services
On agenda: 8/5/2026 Final action:
Title: Casting of lots to identify the recommended vendor resulting from tie bids between MANTECH (USA) Inc. and HD Supply, Inc. dba USABluebook on Line 164 in response to bid BL26-00029558 for a three-year master agreement for the purchase of laboratory equipment, supplies, parts, and accessories
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AGENDA DATE:                     August 5, 2026

COUNCIL DISTRICT(S):                     N/A

DEPARTMENT:                     Office of Procurement Services

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Casting of lots to identify the recommended vendor resulting from tie bids between MANTECH (USA) Inc. and HD Supply, Inc. dba USABluebook on Line 164 in response to bid BL26-00029558 for a three-year master agreement for the purchase of laboratory equipment, supplies, parts, and accessories

 

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BACKGROUND

 

When a request for bids results in identical bids where neither bidder is a resident of the City (or where both are residents), then the City is required to break the tie bids. This is known as the “casting of lots” under Section 271.901 of the Texas Local Government Code. The City breaks the tie by having the Mayor randomly select a sealed envelope containing a bidder’s name during a City Council meeting. The selected bidder will be the winner of the contract, and the item to award the contract will be presented to the City Council during a voting agenda meeting.