(2) In making the determination described in Subsection (1), the procurement officer shall take into account the services':

1. (a) estimated value;
2. (b) scope;
3. (c) complexity; and
4. (d) professional nature.

(3) If the procurement officer is unable to agree to a satisfactory contract with the firm first selected, at a price the procurement officer determines to be fair and reasonable to the state, the procurement officer shall:

1. (a) formally terminate discussions with that firm; and
2. (b) undertake discussions with a second qualified firm.

(4) If the procurement officer is unable to agree to a satisfactory contract with the second firm selected, at a price the procurement officer determines to be fair and reasonable to the state, the procurement officer shall:

1. (a) formally terminate discussions with that firm; and
2. (b) undertake discussions with a third qualified firm.

(5) If the procurement officer is unable to award a contract at a fair and reasonable price to any of the selected firms, the procurement officer shall:

1. (a) select additional firms; and
2. (b) continue discussions in accordance with this part until an agreement is reached.