<p>XX/XX/XX</p><p>To: Joan Scott and Ann Texter, Subject: BEST VALUE LETTER OF JUSTIFICATION 1. Justification statement – (should describe why candidate was selected) 2. Detail Award Information:  Vendor Name:  Contractor Name:  Vendor’s DIR Contract number: 3. Position Information:  Category:  Title:  Level: 4. Awarded hourly rate (check all that apply): ☐ I reviewed the Not-to-Exceed hourly rate proposed by the Vendor. ☐ I negotiated the Not-to-Exceed hourly rate proposed by the Vendor to a lower rate. ☐ I determined that the Not-to-Exceed hourly rate proposed by the Vendor is appropriate given my selected candidate’s qualifications and potential marketplace availability. </p><p>Requested By: [Enter Customer Name, Title, Telephone Number and E-mail Address]</p><p>——————————————————————————  ———————————————————————————— Visit www.Texas.gov, the Official Website of the State of Texas</p>