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Cross Reference — Ord. no. 1153-2011 §§1 —
2, adopted January 18, 2011, repealed Sections 145.160 — 145.210
and enacted new provisions set out herein. Former sections 145.160
— 145.210 derived from ord. no. 407-83 §§1 —
6, 11-7-83.
[Ord. No. 1153-2011 §2, 1-18-2011]
It shall be the policy of the City of Kearney to negotiate contracts
for architectural, engineering and land surveying services on the
basis of demonstrated competence and qualifications for the type of
services required and at fair and reasonable prices as set out in
the Missouri State Statutes, Sections 8.285 to 8.291.
[Ord. No. 1153-2011 §2, 1-18-2011]
As used in this Article, the following terms shall have the
following definitions:
Any service as defined in Section 327.091, RSMo.
Any service as defined in Section 327.181, RSMo.
Any individual, firm, partnership, corporation, association
or other legal entity permitted by law to practice the profession
of architecture, engineering or land surveying and provide said services.
Any service as defined in Section 327.272, RSMo.
Any capital improvement project or any study, plan, survey
or program activity of the City of Kearney thereof, including development
of new or existing programs.
[Ord. No. 1153-2011 §2, 1-18-2011]
A.
In
the procurement of architectural, engineering or land surveying services,
each department of the City which utilizes architectural, engineering
or land surveying services shall encourage firms engaged in the lawful
practice of their professions to annually submit a statement of qualifications
and performance data to the City of Kearney. Whenever a project requiring
architectural, engineering or land surveying services is proposed,
the City shall evaluate current statements of qualifications and performance
data of firms on file together with those that may be submitted by
other firms regarding the proposed project. In evaluating the qualifications
of each firm the City shall use the following criteria:
1.
The specialized experience and technical competence of the firm with
respect to the type of services required;
2.
The capacity and capability of the firm to perform the work in question,
including specialized services, within the time limitations fixed
for the completion of the project;
3.
The past record of performance of the firm with respect to such factors
as control of costs, quality of work, and ability to meet schedules;
4.
The firm's proximity to and familiarity with the area in which the
project is located.
[Ord. No. 1153-2011 §2, 1-18-2011]
A.
The
City shall list three (3) highly qualified firms. The City shall then
select the firm considered best qualified and capable of performing
the desired work and negotiate a contract for the project with the
firm selected.
B.
For
a basis for negotiations the City shall prepare a written description
of the scope of the proposed services.
C.
If
the City is unable to negotiate a satisfactory contract with the firm
selected, negotiations with that firm shall be terminated. The City
shall then undertake negotiations with another of the qualified firms
selected. If there is a failing of accord with the second (2nd) firm,
negotiations with such firm shall be terminated. The City shall then
undertake negotiations with the third (3rd) qualified firm.
D.
If
the City is unable to negotiate a contract with any of the selected
firms, the City shall re-evaluate the necessary architectural, engineering
or land surveying services, including the scope and reasonable fee
requirements, again compile a list of qualified firms and proceed
in accordance with the provisions herein.
