This bill amends Section 67-2320 of the Idaho Code, which governs professional service contracts with design professionals, construction managers, and professional land surveyors. The key change in the legislation is the increase in the threshold for professional service fees that require adherence to specific selection guidelines. The previous threshold of fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) has been raised to one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000). This adjustment applies to contracts for engineering, architectural, landscape architecture, construction management, and land surveying services, ensuring that public agencies and political subdivisions follow a structured process for selecting qualified professionals when fees exceed this new limit.

Additionally, the bill outlines the procedures public agencies must follow when securing these contracts, including the publication of requests for qualifications, scoring and ranking of submissions, and negotiation processes. It also allows for the establishment of preapproved lists of firms for selection, which can remain valid for up to five years. The bill declares an emergency, making it effective on July 1, 2025, to ensure timely implementation of these changes.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 67-2320