Iowa Admin. Code r. 761-20.6

Current through Regsiter Vol. 46, No. 26, June 12, 2024

Rule 761-20.6 - Professional and technical services

This rule applies to professional and technical services procured through the purchasing section using formal advertising, solicitation or negotiation methods outlined in rules 761-20.3 (307) to 761-20.6 (307). Professional and technical services procured based on qualifications are covered by rule 761-20.10 (307).

(1)Request for proposal (RFP). A solicitation prepared by the department shall include at least the minimum requirements for the type of goods or services sought. The solicitation is sent to prospective offerors and is publicly posted on the department's website.

(2)Evaluation committee. A committee is established for the purpose of reviewing and evaluating proposed responses based on a set of criteria as outlined in the RFP. "Evaluation criteria" will define categories with assigned weighted values to be used as a scoring measure to determine the best overall solution for the department based on technical expertise and price, including but not limited to:

a. Overall content of written submitted proposal information.

b. Business knowledge.

c. Work experience in required skills sets.

d. Presentation or demonstration.

e. Cost.

(3)Award. The award shall be offered to a firm whose properly submitted compliant response best meets the requirements of the solicitation and receives the highest overall score of the weighted criteria.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 761-20.6

Amended by IAB March 13, 2019/Volume XLI, Number 19, effective 4/17/2019