After expiration of the period stated in the publications, the Officer shall evaluate statements of qualifications and performance data which have been submitted to the Board. Discussions shall be conducted with no less than three firms regarding the required service. From the firms with which discussions are held, the Officer shall select, for contract negotiation, no less than three, in order of preference, based upon the established criteria, which are deemed to be the most highly qualified to provide the services required. Where three firms cannot be found which could provide the required service, the Officer may then select from the available, applicant firms. Selections based on less than three firms, must be documented with the names and addresses of firms contacted by the Officer and the reasons why the provisions of this section could not be met. This documentation shall be maintained in the State Allocation Board's contract file.

Note: Authority cited: Section 4526, Government Code. Reference: Section 4528, Government Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-17-91; operative 6-16-91 (Register 91, No. 26).