Section 655 - Evaluation criteria.(a) Criteria.--The board of commissioners shall, in addition to compliance with the terms, conditions and requirements set forth in the request for proposals, consider the following criteria in evaluating proposals for the adaptive reuse of former jail facilities or construction of new jail facilities: (1) The cost of the proposer's adaptive reuse or new construction proposal.(2) Experience of the proposer.(3) Preservation of the distinct architectural design and integrity of the former jail facilities.(4) Adherence to prevailing wage laws and other work force standards.(5) Commitment to enter into voluntary contracts with disadvantaged business enterprises.(b)Selection of proposal.--After due consideration of proposals in accordance with the criteria under subsection (a), the board of commissioners may select a proposal and award a contract to a responsible proposer for the adaptive reuse of a former jail facility or construction of a new jail facility under an alternative contracting procedure.Added by P.L. TBD 2017 No. 40, § 11, eff. 12/29/2017.