Do engineering services contracts have to be advertised under competitive negotiation procedures?
Yes. The contracting agency must, by public advertisement, assure that in-state and out-of-state consultants are given a fair opportunity to be considered for award of the contract. The advertisement must include the criteria that will be used to rate the firms for their competency and qualifications to perform the type of work requested. The advertisement should have a clear and precise statement of the work to be done and allow enough time for firms to submit a proposal. [ Return to list of questions ] Can price be a selection criterion under the competitive negotiation procedures? No. The cost cannot be a criterion during the evaluation phase of the selection process, unless specifically provided for in State statutes enacted and grandafthered into law prior to June 9, 1998. [ Return to list of questions ] Can price be used in the negotiation and final selection process? Yes. [ Return to list of questions ] Can an in-state preference be used in the advertisement and selection phase?
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