6925P - Selection of Architects or Engineers Procedure
When architectural and engineering services are required by the district, the following procedures shall be in effect:
- Announcement for professional services will be sent to professional and community publications as well as to publications specifically oriented toward minority and women owned firms. The announcement shall specify:
- The general nature and scope of the project(s);
- The district representative to contact for further details; and
- The deadline for submission of letter of
- Each interested architect and/or engineer shall be advised to submit a resume which includes as a minimum:
- A description of professional staff and respective roles for each;
- A list of projects completed during the past two years and contact person;
- The status of the current contract;
- A description of typical site supervision;
- References--bank, bonding company, three clients; and
- Exhibits of cost estimates for two most recent
- Applicants shall be screened by selected staff to identify firms to be
- Applicants shall be interviewed by a committee designee/supervisor of maintenance and capital
- The District shall enter into negotiations with the firm(s) to establish a professional services fee which is fair and reasonable. If the superintendent is unable to negotiate a satisfactory contract, the next highest ranked firm will be
- Selection could be for multiple projects.