(a) Proposal format. The proposal shall be limited to the contents specified in the RFP packet plus the provider's price for the required services.
(b) Receiving proposals. All proposals must be received by the date, time, and location specified in the RFP packet. Proposals will not be accepted by electronic facsimile.
(c) Opening proposals. The department will open proposals and conduct evaluations in confidence, and there will be no disclosure of contents to competing providers during the negotiation process. After the contract is awarded, all proposals shall be open for public inspection except as provided in Government Code, Chapter 552.
(d) Non-responsive proposals. A proposal which does not include all the requirements set forth in the RFP will be rejected as non-responsive and will not be considered further.

Source Note: The provisions of this §9.84 adopted to be effective March 21, 1999, 24 TexReg 1829; amended to be effective February 20, 2000, 25 TexReg 1146