1. (a) The screening process is the examination of each consultant that has indicated interest in the project proposed by the state agency. Files on each consultant are provided by the Department for this purpose. Prior to beginning the review, a specific list of criteria must be developed and should include, but not be limited to the following:

   1. (1) Specialized experience related to the proposed project.
   2. (2) Similar experience on comparable projects.
   3. (3) Technical qualifications of the design team.
2. (b) State agencies shall use the Consultant Screening Evaluation Form prescribed by the Director. The form may be modified for a specific project with prior approval of the Director.
3. (c) A screening evaluation sheet should be prepared listing each consultant considered with a rating for each criteria listed as in the Consultant Screening Evaluation Form. After all consultants are evaluated, the ratings are compared and the top three to five consultants are identified for interview. If multiple projects are being considered, two consultants for each project are selected for interview. [61 O.S., Section 62(E)]
4. (d) A copy of the evaluation sheets shall be included in the report to the Department.

<i>¹This rule was incorrectly numbered as 260:35-3-6 when published in the Oklahoma Register [see 31 Ok Reg 1435]. It was editorially renumbered to this number (260:65-3-6) prior to its publication in the 2014 OAC Supplement. See also Editor's Note1 at 260:35-3-6.</i>

Added at 31 Ok Reg 1423, eff 9-12-14

Amended at 40 Ok Reg 2108, eff 9-11-23 ¹