SECTION 260:65-3-7. Interview criteria

(a)   The interview is the most important step in the selection process. Each consultant must be evaluated against a clearly established list of criteria which is provided to the consultant within seven days in advance of the interview. State agencies shall use the Consultant Interview Evaluation Form prescribed by the Administrator. The form may be modified for a specific project with prior approval of the Administrator. Information should be sought during the interview which shall answer these questions:

(1)   How will the consultant staff the proposed project?

(2)   What is the consultant's proposed management plan?

(3)   What is their previous experience for this project?

(4)   Where are they located? How will they reduce travel costs if they are not close to the proposed project?

(5)   What are their plans for project control?

(6)   What is their proposed approach to the design of this project?

(7)   What are examples of the similar projects they have completed?

(8)   What are their experiences in value engineering, life cycle costs analyses, critical path method of scheduling, energy conservation, new energy resources, environmental assessments or other specialized experience, if required?

(9)   Has a judgement been paid by the consultant or on their behalf for liability caused by professional errors and/or omissions in the past five years?

(10)   Any other additional factors?

(b)   Questions concerning fees may not be asked. Engineers, architects, and land surveyors are prohibited from being required to bid by Oklahoma Statutes. They are to be selected based upon their professional expertise and qualifications with their fees being negotiated after selection, as described in 260:65-3-6.

(c)   Copies of the completed evaluation sheets shall be included in the report to the Department.

[Source: Added at 31 Ok Reg 1423, eff 9-12-14]