The Chief shall make a statewide announcement of all projects using A&E services on the Department's website at https://oag.ca.gov/cpu and through publications of the respective professional societies. The annual notice shall solicit statement of qualifications and performance data from firms providing A&E services. The notice shall include a description of the projects expected by the Department in the next year, a Department contact, and the date, time, and location for submission of the statement of qualifications. The notice may also identify the criteria upon which the contract award will be made.