Chapter 3.22
CONTRACTS FOR ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICES
Sections:
3.22.010 City’s requirement for professional services—Advance publication.
3.22.020 Submission of statement of qualifications and performance data.
3.22.030 Contract negotiations.
3.22.040 Exception for emergency work.
3.22.010 City’s requirement for professional services—Advance publication.
Pursuant to RCW 39.80.030 the city shall publish in advance its requirement for professional services. The announcement shall state concisely the general scope and nature of the project or work for which the services are required and the address of a representative of the city who can provide further details. The city may comply with this requirement by:
A. Publishing an announcement on each occasion when professional services provided by a consultant are required by the city; or
B. Announcing generally to the public its projected requirements for any category or type of professional services.
(Ord. 341 (part), 1982)
3.22.020 Submission of statement of qualifications and performance data.
The city shall encourage firms engaged in the lawful practice of their profession to submit annually a statement of qualifications and performance data. The city shall evaluate current statements of qualifications and performance data on file together with those that may be submitted by other firms regarding the proposed project, and shall conduct discussions with one or more firms regarding anticipated concepts and the relative utility of alternative methods of approach for furnishing the required services and then shall select the firm deemed to be the most highly qualified to provide the services. The city shall insure that minority and women-owned firms are afforded the maximum practicable opportunity to compete for and obtain these contracts. (Ord. 341 (part), 1982)
3.22.030 Contract negotiations.
The city, through its designated representative, shall negotiate a contract with the most qualified firm for architectural and engineering services at a price which it determines is fair and reasonable. In making this determination, the city shall take into account the estimated value of the services to be rendered as well as the scope, complexity and professional nature thereof. If the city cannot negotiate a satisfactory contract with the firm selected at a price the city determines to be fair and reasonable, negotiations with that firm shall be formally terminated and the negotiations commenced with the next most qualified firm. Negotiations shall continue in accordance with this chapter and state law until an agreement is reached or the process is terminated. (Ord. 341 (part), 1982)
3.22.040 Exception for emergency work.
This chapter need not be complied with by the city when it makes a finding in accordance with this or any other applicable law that an emergency requires the immediate execution of the work involved. (Ord. 341 (part), 1982)