(50 ILCS 510/7) (from Ch. 85, par. 6407)
Sec. 7.
Contract negotiation.
(1) The political subdivision shall
prepare a written description of the scope of the proposed services to be
used as a basis for negotiations and shall negotiate a contract with the
highest qualified firm at compensation that the political subdivision
determines in writing to be fair and reasonable. In making this decision
the political subdivision shall take into account the estimated value,
scope, complexity and professional nature of the services to be rendered.
(2) If the political subdivision is unable to negotiate a satisfactory
contract with the firm which is most preferred, negotiations with that firm
shall be terminated. The political subdivision shall then begin
negotiations with the firm which is next preferred. If the political
subdivision is unable to negotiate a satisfactory contract with that firm,
negotiations with that firm shall be terminated. The political subdivision
shall then begin negotiations with the firm which is next preferred.
(3) If the political subdivision is unable to negotiate a satisfactory
contract with any of the selected firms, the political subdivision shall
re-evaluate the architectural, engineering or land surveying services
requested, including the estimated value, scope, complexity and fee
requirements. The political subdivision shall then compile a second list
of not less than three qualified firms and proceed in accordance with the
provisions of this Act.
(Source: P.A. 85-854.)
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