PROTEST, REQUEST FOR STAY OF AWARD, AND CLAIM FOR COSTS

Before the [STATE PROCUREMENT PROTEST AUTHORITY / AGENCY HEARING OFFICE]

In the Matter of: [PROTESTER LEGAL NAME]

Solicitation/Contract No.: [SOLICITATION OR CONTRACT NUMBER]
Agency: [CONTRACTING AGENCY FULL NAME]
Protest No.: [DOCKET NUMBER (IF APPLICABLE)]

1. DOCUMENT HEADER

This Protest is submitted by [PROTESTER LEGAL NAME] ("Protester"), against [CONTRACTING AGENCY FULL NAME] (the "Agency") concerning Solicitation/Contract No. [SOLICITATION OR CONTRACT NUMBER]. This Protest is governed by applicable Missouri procurement law and protest procedures (the "Applicable Law").

2. RECITALS

A. The Agency issued the Solicitation on [DATE] for [BRIEF DESCRIPTION];
B. Protester timely submitted a proposal on [DATE];
C. On [DATE], the Agency [announced its intent to award/awarded] the contract to [AWARDEE NAME];
D. Protester believes the Agency's conduct is inconsistent with the Applicable Law;
E. Protester files this Protest within the required time.

3. JURISDICTION AND STANDING

3.1 Jurisdiction. This Protest is properly before the designated Missouri procurement protest authority.
3.2 Standing. Protester is an actual or prospective bidder whose direct economic interest is affected.
3.3 Timeliness. This Protest is filed within the period required by the Applicable Law.

4. STATEMENT OF RELEVANT FACTS

[PLACEHOLDER - Provide a concise chronological narrative.]

5. GROUNDS OF PROTEST

a. Evaluation Errors.
b. Unequal Discussions.
c. Best-Value Tradeoff Flaws.
d. [ADDITIONAL GROUNDS AS APPLICABLE].

6. REQUESTED REMEDIES

1. Sustain the Protest;
2. Recommend Corrective Action;
3. Direct a stay of contract performance;
4. Award costs to the extent authorized; and
5. Provide such other relief as appropriate.

7. EXECUTION BLOCK

8. CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

I hereby certify that on [DATE], I served a copy of this Protest on all required parties.

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[ATTORNEY NAME], Esq.