Amend CSHB 2486 as follows:
      (1)  On page 15, line 8, between "CONTRACT" and the period,
insert "; BEST VALUE STANDARD".
      (2)  On page 15, strike line 11, and substitute the
following:
"awarded to the <lowest responsible> bidder who provides goods or
services at the best value for the municipality.
      (b)  In determining the best value for the municipality under
the procedures of this subchapter, the municipality may consider:
            (1)  the purchase price;
            (2)  the reputation of the bidder and of the bidder's
goods or services;
            (3)  the quality of the bidder's goods or services;
            (4)  the extent to which the goods or services meet the
municipality's needs;
            (5)  the bidder's past history of performance on
similar contracts and the bidder's past relationship with the
municipality, including consideration of the responsibility
standards described by Section 252.026 and the disqualification
criteria prescribed by Section 252.027;
            (6)  the impact on the ability of the municipality to
comply with laws and rules relating to contracting with
historically underutilized businesses and nonprofit organizations
employing persons with disabilities;
            (7)  the total long-term cost to the municipality to
acquire the bidder's goods or services, including life cycle costs
if applicable; and
            (8)  any other relevant factor that a private business
entity would consider in selecting a bidder.
      (c)  The governing body of"
      (3)  On page 15, line 13, strike "(b)" and substitute "(d)".
      (4)  On page 15, line 25, strike "is the lowest responsible
bidder" and substitute "provides goods or services at the best
value for the municipality".
      (5)  On page 15, line 26, between "bidder's" and the colon,
insert "professional responsibility, including".
      (6)  On page 17, line 8, strike "lowest".