8.291. Negotiation for contract--not applicable for certain political subdivisions. - Missouri Statutes

Negotiation for contract--not applicable for certain politicalsubdivisions.

8.291. 1. The agency shall list three highly qualified firms. Theagency shall then select the firm considered best qualified and capable ofperforming the desired work and negotiate a contract for the project withthe firm selected.

2. For a basis for negotiations the agency shall prepare a writtendescription of the scope of the proposed services.

3. If the agency is unable to negotiate a satisfactory contract withthe firm selected, negotiations with that firm shall be terminated. Theagency shall then undertake negotiations with another of the qualifiedfirms selected. If there is a failing of accord with the second firm,negotiations with such firm shall be terminated. The agency shall thenundertake negotiations with the third qualified firm.

4. If the agency is unable to negotiate a contract with any of theselected firms, the agency shall reevaluate the necessary architectural,engineering or land surveying services, including the scope and reasonablefee requirements, again compile a list of qualified firms and proceed inaccordance with the provisions of sections 8.285 to 8.291.

5. The provisions of sections 8.285 to 8.291 shall not apply to anypolitical subdivision which adopts a qualification-based selectionprocedure commensurate with state policy for the procurement ofarchitectural, engineering and land surveying services.

(L. 1983 H.B. 322 §§ 4, 5, 6, A.L. 2007 S.B. 322)