SDCL § 1-16A-36: Planning services and surveys obtained from other agencies.

In addition the authority may, for a negotiated fee, retain the services of any other public or private person, firm or corporation for the furnishing of services and data for use by the authority in determining the need and location of any such facilities for which application is being made or for such other services or surveys as the authority deems necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter.