Public body begins negotiations with firm with best rated proposal. If unable to execute contract with this firm, then may go to next highest ranked. If all firms are ok, then may choose firm with lowest price. Price is not an evaluation criterion 3. RFP shall include certain stipulated parts of project description.
Public body chooses highest rated proposal, based on weighted criteria.
Maximum allowable construction cost is negotiated with winning firm when design is far enough along to allow it. Guaranteed price includes construction cost, fee, and sales tax. Otherwise, low bid wins. In those cases, the public body evaluates the bids. Public body may include incentive clauses for savings of either time or cost.