The purchasing agent shall solicit proposals through a request for proposals, which must include the following:

1. (1) The factors or criteria that will be used in evaluating the proposals.
2. (2) A statement concerning the relative importance of price and the other evaluation factors.
3. (3) A statement concerning whether the proposal must be accompanied by a certified check or other evidence of financial responsibility, which may be imposed in accordance with rules of the governmental body.
4. (4) A statement concerning whether discussions may be conducted with responsible offerors, who submit proposals determined to be reasonably susceptible of being selected for award.

As added by P.L.49-1997, SEC.1.