1. (a) An applicant must possess the qualifications required under this chapter and the entity must determine that the applicant is a competent and responsible bidder before the entity may issue the applicant a certificate of qualification.

2. (b) In making a determination under this section, an entity may consider only the following areas:

   1. (1) The contractor's organization and personnel.
   2. (2) The contractor's work experience and prosecution of work on previous contracts.
   3. (3) The condition and adequacy of the contractor's equipment.
   4. (4) The contractor's financial condition and the quality of the financial information furnished by the contractor.
3. (c) An entity may not arbitrarily or capriciously refuse to issue a certificate of qualification to an applicant.

As added by P.L.85-1991, SEC.3.