(1) In order for an electronically transmitted bid to be deemed properly submitted, the message must, at a minimum, contain the following:

(a) name and address of the bidder;

(b) name and appropriate designation of the project being bid upon;

(c) all items required in the notice of bid; and

(d) the digitally signed communication of the person bidding.

(2) Any bidder wishing to bid by electronic transmission must be preapproved in writing to do so by the department.

(3) The electronically transmitted bid must be submitted using an acceptable technology as set forth in ARM 18.4.113.