R653-3-11. Selection of Firms for Discussions

The selection committee will select for discussions no fewer than three firms evaluated as being professionally and technically qualified (unless fewer than three firms responded to the SOI request. The Division will notify each firm in writing of the date, time, and place of discussions, and, if necessary, will provide each firm with additional information on the project and the services required. This discussion phase may be waived if the evaluation of the statements of qualification and performance data indicate that one firm is clearly more qualified and if the scope and nature of the services are clearly understood.