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 bill is the increase in the threshold for professional service fees that require adherence to specific selection and negotiation 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 which the professional service fee is anticipated to exceed this new amount, excluding previously awarded contracts for associated or phased projects.

Additionally, the bill outlines the procedures that public agencies and political subdivisions must follow when securing contracts for these services, including the requirement to publish public notices and establish criteria for scoring and ranking qualifications. It also allows for the establishment of preapproved lists of firms for consideration, which can remain valid for up to five years. The bill declares an emergency, making it effective on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 67-2320