KRS 45A.805: Legislative findings of policy.

(1) The General Assembly finds and declares it to be the policy of the Commonwealth

of Kentucky to:

(a) Insure the fair and equitable treatment of all firms interested in providing

architectural, engineering, or engineering -related services to the

Commonwealth;

(b) Announce publicly all requirements for architectural, engineering, and

engineering-related services; and

(c) Award a contract for architectural, engineering, or engineering -related

services to the best firm, qualified to perform the work on a project , on the

basis of demonstrated competence and qualification for the type of

professional services required and at fair and reasonable prices.