1. (1) If eligibility has been established under chapters 1240-06-05-.03 and 1240-06-05-.04, the Agency may make the award of the facility to the manager, without soliciting bids, provided the manager possesses the appropriate certification(s).
2. (2) If two or more managers have established such eligibility and are competing for the same facility, then the provisions of chapter 1240-06-05-.01 shall apply and an interview shall be conducted for purposes of selecting the manager for the assignment.

Authority: T.C.A §§ 4-5-201 et seq., 49-11-601 et seq., 71-1-104; 71-1-105(12), and 71-4-604(c); 34 C.F.R. § 395 et seq. and 34 C.F.R. § 395.7. Administrative History: Original rule filed April 8, 2005; effective June 22, 2005.