Use of a Competitive Range to Limit Competition

PURPOSE: This rule provides for establishing a competitive range to limit competition. (1) The solicitation may notify proposers that a competitive range can be used for purposes of efficiency. The commission may limit the number of proposals to a number that will permit efficient competition. The commission will provide written notice of elimination to any proposer whose proposal is not within the competitive range. Proposers eliminated from the competitive range may request a debriefing according to procedure approved by the commission. The commission may provide for pre-award or post-award debriefings. AUTHORITY: sections 226.020, RSMo 2000 and 226.030 and 227.107, RSMo Supp. 2004.* Original rule filed Aug. 15, 2005, effective Feb. 28, 2006. *Original authority: 226.020, RSMo 1939; 226.030, RSMo 1939, amended 1965, 2003, 2004; and 227.107, RSMo 2002.