An individual or a design-build firm identified in a response to an RFQ or RFP may not be replaced without the written approval of the county board. The county board may revoke an awarded contract if an individual or a design-build firm identified in a response to an RFQ or RFP is replaced without the county board’s written approval. To qualify for the approval, the written request must document that the proposed replacement individual or design-build firm will be equal to or better than that described in the response to the RFQ or RFP. The county board shall use the criteria specified in the RFQ or RFP to evaluate the request.