1. (1) For all projects having an estimated project cost of 5,000,000 or more, an invitation for architects/engineers to submit proposals for consideration by the selection committee, shall be published in a class 2 notice under ch. 985, Stats., in the official state newspaper. The notice shall contain as a minimum the following information:

   1. (a) Project title and location.
   2. (b) Identity of owner.
   3. (c) Architect/engineer qualification requirements.
   4. (d) Description of services required.
   5. (e) Project description, estimated project budget and schedule.
   6. (f) Location where proposals will be received and the date and time receipt of proposals will close.
   7. (g) Criteria used in ranking architects/engineers to qualify for the interview process.
   8. (h) Other information pertinent to the solicitation regarding the qualifications of the architect/engineer firm.

2. (2) In addition to the class 2 notice required in sub. (1), the department may solicit and advertise for proposals by, but not restricted to, either or both of the following methods:

   1. (a) An invitation for proposals may be placed in trade publications, or newspapers within the locale of the project, which would have the potential of reaching prospective architects/engineers.
   2. (b) An invitation for proposal may be mailed directly to potential architects/engineers, if such measure is deemed necessary to assure an adequate number of interested architects/engineers available for consideration by the selection committee.

History

History: Cr. Register, August, 1979, No. 284, eff. 9-1-79; CR 05-069: am. (1) (intro.), r. and recr. (1) (c) and (e), cr. (1) (g) and (h) Register May 2006 No. 605, eff. 6-1-06.