The Director shall utilize selection criteria for each
proposed project which will comprise the basis for the selection of eligible
firms to perform the required services. The criteria are to include such
factors as:
(a) Professional
experience of the firm in performing services of similar nature.
(b) Quality and relevance of recently
completed or ongoing work.
(c)
Reliability, continuity, and location of firm to the project site.
(d) Staffing capability.
(e) Education and experience of key personnel
to be assigned.
(f) Knowledge of
applicable regulations and technology associated with the services
required.
(g) Specialized
experience of the firm in the services to be performed.
(h) Participation as small business
firm.
(i) Other factors the
Director deems relevant to the specific task to be performed.
These factors shall be weighed by the Director according to
the nature of the proposed project, the complexity and special requirements of
the specific services, and the needs of the Department.