The Department shall establish selection criteria that will comprise the basis for the selection of eligible firms to perform the required services. The criteria may include such factors as professional experience of the firm in performing services of similar nature; quality and relevance of recently completed or ongoing work; reliability, continuity, and location of firm to the project site; staffing capability; education and experience of key personnel to be assigned; knowledge of applicable regulations and technology associated with the services required; specialized experience of the firm in the services to be performed; participation as small business firm; and other factors the Department deems relevant to the specific task to be performed.
The Department may weigh these factors according to the nature of the proposed project, the complexity and special requirements of the specific services, and the needs of the Department.
Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 14, § 8100.3
Note: Authority cited: Section 4526, Government Code. Reference: Sections 4526, 4527 and 4529.5, Government Code.