Sec. 2. The purchasing agent shall solicit proposals through a request for proposals, which must include the following:

(1) The factors or criteria that will be used in evaluating the proposals.

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  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
(2) A statement concerning the relative importance of price and the other evaluation factors.

(3) A statement concerning whether the proposal must be accompanied by a certified check or other evidence of financial responsibility, which may be imposed in accordance with rules of the governmental body.

(4) A statement concerning whether discussions may be conducted with responsible offerors, who submit proposals determined to be reasonably susceptible of being selected for award.

As added by P.L.49-1997, SEC.1.