The preferred method for the award of offset credits is by competitive applications. The Program's request for applications shall include: Information concerning application submission requirements, including the date, time, and place for the receipt of applications; The evaluation factors and an indication of the relative importance of each evaluation factor, including consideration; A statement that discussions may be conducted with those applicants that submit applications initially judged by the Director to be reasonably susceptible of being selected for award; and A statement whether multiple or alternate applications may be submitted and their treatments.