Section 3-145-204 - Evaluation of statements of qualifications and preparation of list of qualified providers(a) After the submittal deadline, all statements of qualifications, modifications, and withdrawals shall be reviewed, and a list of qualified providers shall be prepared in accordance with this section.(b) Appointment of committee. The administrator shall form an evaluation committee consisting of a minimum of three state employees with sufficient education and training, or credentials to evaluate the statements of qualifications. Non-state employees may serve as advisors to the evaluation committee in the evaluation of statements of qualifications but may not represent or act on behalf of the administrator in the preparation of a list of qualified providers. A copy of the document identifying the evaluation committee members and any subsequent changes thereto shall be placed in the procurement file.(c) Preparation of evaluators. If the administrator deems it necessary or advisable, the evaluators may meet with other state agency personnel in advance of the formal evaluation process in order to discuss any issue relevant to the evaluation or the solicitation.(d) Procedure for evaluation. The evaluation committee shall review and evaluate the submissions and other pertinent information, including references and reports. The evaluation of the statements of qualifications shall be based solely upon the minimum qualifying credentials as stated in the solicitation. Based on the minimum qualifying credentials, the applicants shall be rated "qualified" or "unqualified".(e) Forbidden criteria for evaluation. Evaluations shall not be based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, mental or physical disability, political affiliation of the applicant, or any other criterion prohibited by applicable federal, state, or county law, unless such criterion is permitted by law.(f) Preparation of list of qualified providers. After all of the statements of qualifications have been evaluated, a list shall be prepared of all providers that receive a rating of "qualified,"(g) Distribution of list of qualified providers. The administrator shall distribute copies of any list of qualified providers prepared under this section to the heads of the purchasing agencies. In addition, a copy of any such list shall be made available for public inspection at the state procurement office and the state procurement office website.(h) Notice to applicants. After any list of qualified providers has been prepared under this section, the administrator shall promptly notify all applicants of their ratings under the evaluation process.[Eff 6/19/99; am and comp JAN 23 2006] (Auth: HRS § 103F-106) (Imp: HRS § 103F-404)