Title 39 — Title 39 PUBLIC CONTRACTS AND INDEBTEDNESS
56 chapters · 633 sections in this title.
RCW 39.80.010 Legislative declaration.
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The legislature hereby establishes a state policy, to the extent provided in this chapter, that governmental agencies publicly announce requirements for architectural and engineering services, and negotiate contracts for architectural and engineering services on the basis of demo…
RCW 39.80.020 Definitions.
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Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the definitions in this section shall apply throughout this chapter.(1) "State agency" means any department, agency, commission, bureau, office, or any other entity or authority of the state government.(2) "Local agency" means any ci…
RCW 39.80.030 Agency's requirement for professional services—Advance publication.
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Each agency shall publish in advance that agency's requirement for professional services. The announcement shall state concisely the general scope and nature of the project or work for which the services are required and the address of a representative of the agency who can provi…
RCW 39.80.040 Procurement of architectural and engineering services—Submission of statement of qualifications and performance data—Participation by minority and women-owned firms and veteran-owned firms.
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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 …
RCW 39.80.050 Procurement of architectural and engineering services—Contract negotiations.
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(1) The agency shall negotiate a contract with the most qualified firm for architectural and engineering services at a price which the agency determines is fair and reasonable to the agency. In making its determination, the agency shall take into account the estimated value of th…
RCW 39.80.060 Procurement of architectural and engineering services—Exception for emergency work.
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(1) This chapter need not be complied with by any agency when the contracting authority makes a finding in accordance with this or any other applicable law that an emergency requires the immediate execution of the work involved.(2) Nothing in this chapter shall relieve the contra…
RCW 39.80.900 Savings.
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Nothing in this chapter shall affect the validity or effect of any contract in existence on January 1, 1982.[ 1981 c 61 s 7.]Notes:Effective date—1981 c 61: See note following RCW 39.80.010.