Bill > H0040

This bill amends existing law to revise provisions regarding the selection process for certain professional service contracts, such as engineering, architectural, landscape architecture, construction management, and land surveying services. The key changes include: requiring public agencies and political subdivisions to select the most qualified firms based on demonstrated competence, negotiating fair and reasonable prices, and publishing public notices for contracts over $25,000. The bill also allows agencies to establish pre-approved lists of qualified firms and use information about fees, rates, and overhead during negotiations, but not for the initial ranking process. The definition of "public agency" and "political subdivision" are also clarified.

Business and Industry

State Affairs Committee (House)

https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2019/legislation/H0040/