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Appendix A to Part 26.The letter of interest must show that the consultant has made good faith efforts to meet the goal. Good faith efforts may include: (1) Documentation that the consultant has obtained enough DBE or EDGE (Encouraging Diversity, Growth and Equity) participation to meet the goal; or (2) Documentation that it made adequate good faith efforts, as defined in 49 CFR 26.53, to meet the goal, even though it did not succeed in obtaining enough DBE/EDGE participation to do so. Consultants that do not show good faith efforts to meet the Goal will not be eligible for selection. b. Compliance with prequalification requirements. c. Reduce the number of firms to 3-6 for each project through a process of elimination, based on the selection rating factors included in the Consultant Selection Rating Form. Firms may be eliminated due to fatal flaws, overall weakness of team relative to other firms, weak project approach, etc. Provide written documentation concerning the reasons for eliminating a firm from consideration. In instances where two or fewer consultants respond to the RFLol, or two or fewer consultants are considered qualified to be shortlisted, the LPA may proceed with evaluation and selection if it is determined that the solicitation did not contain conditions or requirements that arbitrarily limited competition. The reasons for proceeding with the selection shall be documented. For each project, rate each shortlisted firm using the selection rating form. Supplement the numerical ratings with written comments that explain the differential scoring. The highest rated firm shall be selected. 3. Selection Rating Procedures a. ODOT's standard consultant selection rating form is shown below. The LPA may use a modified selection rating form that meets the requirements of 23 CFR 172 and ORC 153.65 —153.71. b. Selection evaluations should be based on collaborative discussions of the selection committee members concerning the overall strengths and weaknesses of the teams, including the relative importance of the various selection rating factors relative to the specific requirements of the project. Numerical weights are a guide as to what is important but the selection should not be a mathematical exercise consisting of the addition of scores determined by individual team members. The selection team members should work to reach consensus in determining a single selection rating including written comments that document the reasons for the numerical scores. c. For each selection rating factor, each short listed firm shall be ranked, with the highest ranked firm receiving the maximum number of points, and lower ranked firms receiving commensurately lower scores. If firms are considered to be equally qualified, the firms may receive the same score for that selection rating factor. The rankings and scores should be based on each firm's specific proposal and project approach, including the named project manager, staff and subconsultants. Experience on similar projects, past performance for the LPA and other agencies should be considered. The selection committee may contact other ODOT Districts and outside agencies if necessary. Any subfactors identified in the RFl.ol should be weighed heavily in the differential scoring. 11