(a) In determining the award of a contract under this chapter, the governmental entity may consider:
(1) the price;
(2) the offeror's experience and reputation;
(3) the quality of the offeror's goods or services;
(4) the impact on the ability of the governmental entity to comply with rules relating to historically underutilized businesses;
(5) the offeror's safety record;
(6) the offeror's proposed personnel;
(7) whether the offeror's financial capability is appropriate to the size and scope of the project; and
(8) any other relevant factor specifically listed in the request for bids, proposals, or qualifications.
(b) In determining the award of a contract under this chapter, the governmental entity shall:
(1) consider and apply any existing laws, including any criteria, related to historically underutilized businesses; and
(2) consider and apply any existing laws, rules, or applicable municipal charters, including laws applicable to local governments, related to the use of women, minority, small, or disadvantaged businesses.