PURPOSE: This rule establishes a procedure when less than three vendors exist for any goods or services.
- (1) When the director has determined that three (3) or fewer vendors exist which can provide the goods or services required by the commission s/he may use the procedure set forth in this rule.
- (2) The director may negotiate with the vendor(s) who are capable of supplying the goods or services to obtain the lowest and best terms.
- (3) The director may award the contract at any time s/he is satisfied that s/he has obtained the lowest and best terms available. 12 CSR 50-19
AUTHORITY: section 313.560, RSMo 1986.* Original rule filed Dec. 15, 1986, effective March 26, 1987.
*Original authority: 313.560, RSMo 1986, amended 1987.