(a) The evaluation board performs the functions described in 536.7003.

(b) Proposals shall be protected in accordance with FAR 3.104.

(c) The contracting officer may determine when and whether to share pricing proposals with the board.

(d) Evaluation boards recommend, in order of preference, the most highly rated proposal(s) for the specific project to the selection authority. At the request of the contracting officer, the board may provide a recommendation for trade off decisions.

(1) Each board member is responsible individually for evaluating and rating the qualifications of each artist being considered following the established evaluation criteria.

(2) The Chairperson of the board shall maintain the integrity of the evaluation process and ensure that the final selection report is prepared and submitted to the selection authority.