Chapter 3

Question 1

Questions to ask for Review of Technical Questions

Answer 1

1. Does the proposing firm understand the agency’s problem?
2. Is the approach to the problem reasonable and feasible?
3. Does the firm have the organization, resources, and experience to perform the assignment? Do they have experience in similar problem areas?
4. Has the firm submitted sufficient information to establish that the personnel it has committed to the assignment have the appropriate professional qualifications, experience, education, and skill to successfully complete the assignment?

Question 2

Consultant Services Contracts Requirements

Answer 2

1. Consultant services contracts of $5,000 or more shall contain detailed performance criteria and a schedule for performance.
2. The contractor must provide a detailed analysis of the costs of performance of the contract.
3. Consultant services contracts of $5,000 or more shall have attached as part of the contract, a completed resume for each contract participant who will exercise a major administrative role or major policy or consultant role

Question 3

Contracts with the Same Consultant (PCC 10371(b))

Answer 3

Any agency entering into more than one consultant services contract with the same contractor within a 12-month period for an aggregate amount of $12,500 or more, must have each contract that exceeds the $12,500 aggregate amount approved by DGS (PCC § 10371).

After the $12,500 aggregate amounts are met, all contracts with the same contractor, regardless of dollar amount, must be approved by DGS/OLS.