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Subj e ct: <br /> <br />Purpose: <br /> <br />Policy.: <br /> <br />Procedure: <br /> <br />Professional Services <br /> <br />The purpose of this procedure is to provide a uniform method of obtaining <br />professional services for the County. <br /> <br />o <br /> <br />Selection of Project Designer or use of a registered Architect or <br />Engineer. Pursuant to G.S. 143-64.31 "it is the policy of the state and <br />its political subdivisions and local government units to announce all <br />requirements for architectural, engineering and surveying services; <br />to select firms qualified to provide such services based on <br />demonstrated competence and qualifications for the type of <br />professional services required, without regard to fee, other than unit <br />price information; and, negotiate a contract for architectural, <br />engineering or surveying services at a fair and reasonable fee with <br />the best qualified firm." <br /> <br />The following are considered to be Professional Services and do not <br />normally require bidding unless it is in the County's best interest to <br />engage in competitive bidding: <br /> <br />· Special Consultants <br />· Auditing Services <br />· Secretarial Services <br /> <br />The following are considered services. However, they should be <br />obtained through competitive bidding: <br /> <br />· Printing (commercial) <br />· Laundry Service (uniforms) <br />· Exterminating Services <br />· Elevator Services <br />· Vending Services <br /> <br />It is a policy to submit all services costing $100,000 or more to the <br />Board of Commissioners for approval prior to execution of a written <br />contract. Others may be approved by the Purchasing Agent or <br />County Manager, if funded through the budget process. <br /> <br />Professional Services in Item I under Policy may be obtained by <br />making direct contact with the specific agency following approval <br />by the County Manager. It is necessary, however, that funds are <br /> <br /> <br />