§ 37-2-59. Professional services — Architectural, engineering, and consultant services — Committee.
(a) It shall be the policy of this state to publicly announce requirements for architectural,
engineering, and consultants services, which are reasonably estimated to exceed twenty
thousand dollars ($20,000), and to negotiate contracts for such professional services
on the basis of demonstrated competence and qualifications and at fair and reasonable
prices.
(b) Except for architectural, engineering and consultant services which can be solicited
and awarded in accordance with the requirements for competitive
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§ 37-2-59. Professional services — Architectural, engineering, and consultant services — Committee.
(a) It shall be the policy of this state to publicly announce requirements for architectural,
engineering, and consultants services, which are reasonably estimated to exceed twenty
thousand dollars ($20,000), and to negotiate contracts for such professional services
on the basis of demonstrated competence and qualifications and at fair and reasonable
prices.
(b) Except for architectural, engineering and consultant services which can be solicited
and awarded in accordance with the requirements for competitive sealed offers set
forth in §§ 37-2-18 — 37-2-19 of this chapter, a selection committee shall select persons or firms to render such
professional services. For state agency contracts, the committee shall consist of
the following individuals: the purchasing agent, or his or her designee, as chairman;
a representative of the user agency; and a public member, appointed by the governor,
subject to the advice and consent of the senate, who shall represent the interests
of the general public. The governor may appoint an alternate public member, subject
to advice and consent of the senate, who shall represent the interests of the general
public who shall serve in the absence of the public member. The term of the public
member shall be concurrent with that of the governor. Three (3) members, one being
the purchasing agent or his or her designee, shall constitute a quorum. A quorum must
be present to conduct business.
(c) The procurement of auditing and accounting services shall continue to be subject to
the provisions of §§ 22-13-6 and 35-7-13.
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