Washington · statute · Wash. Rev. Code ch. 39.80 · 7 active provisions
The legislature hereby establishes a state policy, to the extent provided in this chapter, that governmental agencies publicly announce requirements for architectural and engineering services, and negotiate contracts for architectural and engineering services on the basis of demonstrated competence and qualification fo…
Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the definitions in this section shall apply throughout this chapter.(1) "State agency" means any department, agency, commission, bureau, office, or any other entity or authority of the state government.(2) "Local agency" means any city and any town, county, special distric…
Each agency shall publish in advance that agency's 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 agency who can provide further details. An agency may comply…
In the procurement of architectural and engineering services, the agency shall encourage firms engaged in the lawful practice of their profession to submit annually a statement of qualifications and performance data. The agency shall evaluate current statements of qualifications and performance data on file with the ag…
(1) The agency shall negotiate a contract with the most qualified firm for architectural and engineering services at a price which the agency determines is fair and reasonable to the agency. In making its determination, the agency shall take into account the estimated value of the services to be rendered as well as the…
(1) This chapter need not be complied with by any agency when the contracting authority makes a finding in accordance with this or any other applicable law that an emergency requires the immediate execution of the work involved.(2) Nothing in this chapter shall relieve the contracting authority from complying with appl…
Nothing in this chapter shall affect the validity or effect of any contract in existence on January 1, 1982.