The Director shall establish criteria for selecting a firm for each project. The criteria shall include such factors as professional excellence, demonstrated competence, specialized experience of the firm, education and experience of key personnel to be assigned, staff capability, workload, ability to meet schedules, nature and quality of services completed, reliability and continuity of the firm and/or subcontractors, and location. Such factors shall be weighted by the Director according to the nature, complexity, and special requirements of the project.

Note: Authority cited: Section 32336, Public Resources Code; and Section 4526, Government Code. Reference: Section 32344, Public Resources Code; and Sections 4526, 4527 and 4529.12, Government Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-10-2025; operative 7-10-2025 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2025, No. 28).