Sec.4d-3-17. Evaluation of bids and proposals

(a) The evaluation shall be based on the evaluation factors set forth in section 4a-59 of the Connecticut General Statutes and in the invitation to bid or request for proposals. Numerical rating systems may be used but are not required. Factors not specified in section 4a-59 of the Connecticut General Statutes, in section 4d-3-1 to 4d-3-19, inclusive, of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies, in the invitation to bid or request for proposals shall not be considered.

(b) For the purpose of conducting discussions under section 4d-3-16 of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies, proposals shall be initially classified as:

(1) acceptable;

(2) potentially acceptable, that is, reasonably susceptible of being made acceptable; or,

(3) unacceptable.

Proposers whose proposals are unacceptable shall be notified promptly that their proposal is rejected.

(Adopted effective August 9, 2004)