3-Non-Resident Resident Certification.pdf

This document is a Non-Resident/Resident Certification form related to House Bill 620 (HB 620), passed by the 1985 Texas Legislature, which governs bidding processes for state contracts. The form defines two types of bidders: Non-Resident Bidders (businesses with a principal place of business outside Texas) and Texas Resident Bidders (businesses with a principal place of business in Texas). The legislation stipulates that state or governmental agencies cannot award contracts for construction, improvements, services, public works, or supply purchases to a non-resident bidder unless their bid is lower than the lowest bid by a responsible Texas resident bidder.

The certification form requires bidders to declare their residency status, with space for identifying the city, county, and state of their principal place of business. The document ensures that Texas-based businesses receive preferential treatment in state contract bidding, creating a competitive advantage for local companies. By mandating this declaration, the state aims to support local businesses and ensure that non-resident bidders meet a higher competitive threshold to be awarded state contracts.