MEMO DOR 0000000051SL.pdf

This is a memorandum from the Missouri Department of Revenue (DOR) documenting the justification for utilizing competitive proposal methodology rather than competitive bidding for the procurement of office management services. The Department of Revenue, under the authority of SDA537 and in accordance with section 34.042, RSMo, has determined that competitive proposals are more appropriate for this solicitation. The solicitation, identified as DOR 0000000051SL, seeks office management services and is issued by Director Trish Vincent and Division Director Joshua Shope. The memorandum indicates that the complex requirements of this particular procurement justify the use of the competitive proposal method over traditional competitive bidding procedures.

The Department of Revenue selected the competitive proposal method to maximize flexibility and encourage creative solutions from prospective vendors, allowing the state to evaluate and select the proposal offering the optimal combination of price and quality. This approach is determined to be more advantageous to the State of Missouri than standard competitive bidding procedures. The memorandum is dated October 14, 2026, and is authorized by Governor Mike Kehoe. No specific pricing terms, set-asides, award dates, contract terms, or response deadlines are detailed in this justification memorandum; those details would appear in the formal solicitation documents themselves.