Sec. 2. Proposals for public-private agreements shall be solicited through a request for proposals, which must include the following:
(1) The factors or criteria that will be used in evaluating the proposals.
(2) A statement concerning the relative importance of price and the other evaluation factors.
(3) A statement concerning whether the proposal must be accompanied by a certified check or other evidence of financial responsibility.
(4) A statement concerning whether discussions may be conducted with the offerors for the purpose of clarification to assure full understanding of and responsiveness to the solicitation requirements.