This bill amends Section 67-2320 of the Idaho Code, which governs the procurement of professional service contracts for engineering, architectural, landscape architecture, construction management, and land surveying services. The key changes include the introduction of a requirement for public agencies and political subdivisions to obtain a fee schedule from all respondents when soliciting qualifications for contracts exceeding $50,000. This fee schedule can account for up to 25% of the overall scoring in the selection process. Additionally, the bill outlines procedures to follow if federal law prohibits the discussion of fee schedules during the evaluation process.

Other amendments clarify the selection and negotiation process for contracts, including the establishment of a preapproved list of firms that can be selected without additional notice. The bill also specifies that contracts for projects with fees under $50,000 can follow either the established guidelines or their own, and it allows for the negotiation of extended contracts with firms that have previously been awarded contracts for related projects. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, due to an emergency declaration.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 67-2320