70:13:01:06.  Criteria. When considering an application, the commission shall receive recommendations from the department based on an engineering analysis.

          At least annually, the department shall propose comprehensive program procedures for commission approval. These procedures shall include, but are not limited to, application requirements, minimum qualifications, objective scoring criteria, and project development and construction management procedures.  Factors to be considered in the scoring criteria shall include bridge condition, user impact, and local participation.

          The department shall report its scoring calculations to the commission. The department shall also make recommendations regarding project feasibility and constructability and whether the proposed project addresses the deficiencies of the bridge.

          Source: 42 SDR 52, effective October 13, 2015; 43 SDR 57, effective October 17, 2016; 45 SDR 142, effective May 28, 2019.

          General Authority: SDCL 32-11-39.

          Law Implemented: SDCL 32-11-38, 32-11-39.