SDCL § 5-18B-27: Performance criteria developer to be purchasing agency employee or engaged in accordance with statutorial procedures--Delegation.

The performance criteria developer shall be either an employee of the purchasing agency or shall be engaged in accordance with statutorial procedures for contracting with professional services. With the approval of the purchasing agency, the developer may delegate or contract for the development of specific aspects of the design criteria to other consultants. The performance criteria developer may be retained at the purchasing agency's option through to the completion of the design-build contract.