A request for qualifications, request for proposals, or public-private agreement awarded to a contractor for a transportation project shall require that any subsequent need for architectural, engineering, or land surveying services which arises after the submittal of the request for qualifications or request for proposals or the awarding of the public-private agreement shall be procured by the contractor using a qualifications-based selection process consisting of:
Compliance with the Architectural, Engineering, and Land Surveying Qualifications Based Selection Act shall be deemed prima facie compliance with this subsection (b). Every transportation project contract shall include provisions setting forth the requirements of this subsection (b).
The Governor may approve one or more proposals recommended by the Department or the Authority based upon the review, evaluation, and recommendation of the responsible public entity , the review and report of the Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability, the public hearing, and the best interests of the State.
630 ILCS 5/20