Revised Code of Washington - RCW Title 39 Public Contracts And Indebtedness - Section 39.80.040 Procurement of architectural and engineering services -- Submission of statement of qualifications and performance data -- Participation by minority and women-owned firms

§ 39.80.040. Procurement of architectural and engineering services -- Submission of statement of qualifications and performance data -- Participation by minority and women-owned firms

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 agency, together with those that may be submitted by other firms regarding the proposed project, and shall conduct discussions with one or more firms regarding anticipated concepts and the relative utility of alternative methods of approach for furnishing the required services and then shall select therefrom, based upon criteria established by the agency, the firm deemed to be the most highly qualified to provide the services required for the proposed project. Such agency procedures and guidelines shall include a plan to insure that minority and women-owned firms are afforded the maximum practicable opportunity to compete for and obtain public contracts for services. The level of participation by minority and women-owned firms shall be consistent with their general availability within the professional communities involved.

[1981 c 61 § 4.]

Notes:
     Effective date -- 1981 c 61: See note following RCW 39.80.010.

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