27 CAR § 93-111 – Selection

(a) The goal of the procurement process is to select the proposal that represents the best value for the project.
(b) The best value approach to contract award selects the proposal in which the combination of technical, quality, operating, and pricing factors most closely meet or exceed the Arkansas Department of Transportation’s requirements.
(c) The criteria for determining the best value for a project will be detailed in the project-specific RFP as criteria will vary from project to project.