13 CAR § 11-601. Selection of an architect

(a)(1) Recipients of County Courthouse Restoration Grants are required to use the services of an architect licensed by the State of Arkansas. (2) The architect will: (A) Prepare plans, specifications, a work-cost breakdown, and other required contract documents for submission to the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program; and (B) Supervise the project. (3) This requirement may be waived by the program under certain circumstances. (b) Procedures for selection of an architect are contained in Acts 1989, No. 616, and should be reviewed. (c) The major provisions of the selection process are stated here: (1) Competitive bidding for procurement of architectural services is prohibited; (2) Contracts for architectural services shall be negotiated on the basis of demonstrated competence and qualifications; (3) Select three (3) qualified firms based on such criteria as: (A) Specialized experience and technical competence; (B) Ability to work within required time limitations; (C) Past record; and (D) Proximity to and familiarity with the project; and (4)(A) Negotiate a satisfactory contract with the most qualified firm. (B) See Acts 1989, No. 616, § 5, for more details on the negotiating process. (d) The architect selected by the grantee is encouraged to meet with the program staff to discuss the project in detail.