2008-0237
INTRODUCED BY: DENNIS NUSS, COUNCILMAN, DISTRICT VII
PAUL J. HOGAN, PE, COUNCILMAN, DISTRICT IV
ORDINANCE NO.
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An ordinance to revise the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 2, Administration, Section 2-12. Qualification Based Selection Procedures for the Procurement of Architects and Engineers.
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THE ST. CHARLES PARISH COUNCIL HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION I. That the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 2, Administration, Section 2-12. Qualification Based Selection Procedures for the Procurement of Architects and Engineers, be revised as follows:
Sec. 2-12. Qualification Based Selection Procedures for the Procurement of Architects and Engineers.
This Section shall include the hiring of architects and engineers for all Parish projects.
I. Public Notice.
(a) A written scope of services and specifications shall be prepared by the initiating Department for any architectural or engineering project requested for consideration by Parish Government.
(b) A public notice (see exhibit "A") entitled "Request for Qualification Statements" (RFQ) [not included in this Section] substantially in accordance with the form attached hereto shall be published in the Official Journal of the Parish and on the Parish's official web page to be maintained by the Public Works/Wastewater Department and shall contain the following information:
(1) Name and address of Parish Council and the name of the designated contact person.
(2) A description of the project and the nature of the architectural or engineering services required, including the project location.
(3) Project budget or construction costs estimate and time schedule (if known).
(4) Any special requirement pertinent to the nature of the proposed project (if any).
(5) A deadline date for receipt of submittals.
(6) A prohibition statement expressly forbidding architects, engineers, or their firms, or parties with financial interest to contact, lobby, solicit, or attempt to influence any QBS Panel Member prior...
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