KRS 45A.740: Procedures for proposed project requiring architectural or engineering

services.

(1) When a project requiring architectural or engineering services is proposed by a local

public agency, except as provided by subsections (2) and (3) of this section, th e

agency shall:

(a) Transmit a notice requesting a statement of interest in the proposed project

from all firms that have a current qualifications statement on file;

(b) Give adequate public notice of the proposed project, which may include

posting on the Internet or newspaper advertisement, requesting firms to

submit qualification statements and statements of interest in the proposed

project; or

(c) Contact an appropriate professional organization for a list of firms capable of

providing the necessary services.

(2) If the regulations of a federal department or agency require a procurement process

that is different from the process in KRS 45A.730 to 45A.750 in order that financial

aid can be granted, then the local government agency may exempt itself from th e

provisions of KRS 45A.730 to 45A.750.

(3) When a local public agency has formed a working relationship with one (1) or more

firms based on work previously contracted between them, then the local public

agency may enter directly into negotiations accordin g to KRS 45A.750. If no

contract is successfully negotiated, then the local public agency shall comply with

this section, KRS 45A.745, and KRS 45A.750.