Section 40406 - Selection of Firm(a) After expiration of the period stated in the announcement prescribed in Section 40403, the Director shall evaluate any current statements of qualifications and performance data on file with the Department, together with those that were submitted by other firms regarding the proposed project.(b) The Director shall conduct discussions with no fewer than three firms regarding the required A&E services.(c) From the firms with which discussions are held, the Director shall select, in order of preference, based upon the established criteria, no fewer than three firms deemed to be the most highly qualified to provide the services required.(d) If fewer than three firms submitted statements of qualifications, the Director may discontinue the selection process or extend the selection process and provide supplemental notice to attract additional firms.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 14, § 40406
1. New section filed 1-12-2023; operative 4-1-2023 (Register 2023, No. 2). Note: Authority cited: Section 4526, Government Code; and Section 14306, Public Resources Code. Reference: Sections 4526, 4527 and 4529.12, Government Code; and Article XXII, Sections 1 and 2, California Constitution.
1. New section filed 1-12-2023; operative 4/1/2023 (Register 2023, No. 2).