3.50.080 Procurement of Professional Services.
(A) Professional services are generally associated with the following disciplines:
(1) Architect, engineer and land surveying services.
(2) Appraisal services.
(3) Financial, accounting and auditing services.
(4) Legal services.
(5) Consulting services.
(6) Health care services.
(7) Insurance services.
(8) Data processing consulting and programming services.
(9) Testing and inspection services.
(10) Photographic, art or marketing services.
(11) Employment of temporary employees as advisors, lobbyists, etc.
(B) The provisions of Section 3.50.040 (Request for Proposal) shall apply to all procurements of professional services (except legal services) which are expected to be $50,000 and greater. Procurement of professional services (including legal services) expected to be less than $50,000 shall be made in accordance with the operational procedures authorized in Section 3.50.050 (Purchases Less Than $50,000). Professional services uniquely applicable to a project may be determined to be a sole source service and may be negotiated with a single contractor in accordance with the procedures contained in Section 3.50.060 (Sole Source Procurement).
(C) Legal services expected to be $50,000 and greater shall be governed by the following:
(1) Not less than three (3) law firms shall be contacted to submit proposals for the services required by the City;
(2) The proposals shall be submitted to the Governing Body, which shall award a contract based upon the proposal that is most advantageous to the City, taking into consideration not only price, but also technical competency.
(3) The City Attorney shall maintain a list of law firms along with qualifications and specialties which may be utilized in requesting proposals. (Ord. 14-44 § 8, 2014; Ord. 07-84 § 5, 2007; Ord. 99-119 § 2, 1999; Ord. 95-15 § 2, 1995; Ord. 88-155 § 1, 1988.)