Section R131-1-6 - Preliminary Screening and Evaluation(1) The selection committee shall independently rate each interested firm. A weighted point system shall be used. A ranking of those qualified firms shall be made by using a composite scoring of all the individual rater's scores.(2) The following criteria shall be used in the evaluation and ranking of firms for possible awards: (a) Competence to perform the services as reflected by technical training and education, specialized experience in providing similar services, and the qualifications and competence of persons who would be assigned to assist with the performance of the services;(b) Capacity to perform the services in the required time as reflected by present workload, availability of adequate personnel, equipment, and facilities;(c) Past performance as reflected by the evaluation of the services of the architect/engineer; including such factors as control of costs, quality of work, and ability to meet deadlines; and(d) Proximity of firm to the project.Utah Admin. Code R131-1-6