1. (a) After expiration of the period stated in the announcement prescribed in Section 28305, the Director shall evaluate any current statements of qualifications and performance data on file with the Department, together with those that were submitted by other firms regarding the proposed project.
2. (b) The Director shall conduct discussions with no fewer than three firms regarding the required A&E services.
3. (c) From the firms with which discussions are held, the Director shall select, in order of preference, based upon the established criteria, no fewer than three firms deemed to be the most highly qualified to provide the services required.
4. (d) If fewer than three firms submitted statements of qualifications, the Director may discontinue the selection process or extend the selection process for no less than 20 days and provide supplemental notice to attract additional firms.
5. (e) If less than three firms submit statement of qualifications after an extended selection process, the Director may choose to suspend the process, extend the process or move forward with the firms that submitted qualifications in the order of preference.

Note: Authority cited: Section 32336, Public Resources Code; and Section 4526, Government Code. Reference: Section 32344, Public Resources Code; Sections 4526, 4527 and 4529.12, Government Code; and Article XXII, Sections 1 and 2, California Constitution.

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).