(30 ILCS 500/33-30)
Sec. 33-30. Contract Negotiation.
(a) The Board 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 ranked construction
management firm at compensation that the Board determines in
writing to be fair and reasonable. In making this decision, the Board shall take into account the estimated value, scope, complexity,
and nature of the services to be rendered. In no case may the Board establish a payment formula designed to eliminate firms from
contention or restrict competition or negotiation of fees.
(b) If the Board is unable to negotiate a satisfactory
contract with the firm that is highest ranked, negotiations with that
firm shall be terminated. The Board shall then begin
negotiations with the firm that is next highest ranked. If the Board is unable to negotiate a satisfactory contract with that
firm, negotiations with that firm shall be terminated. The Board shall then begin negotiations with the firm that is next highest
ranked.
(c) If the Board is unable to negotiate a satisfactory
contract with any of the selected firms, the Board shall
re-evaluate the construction management services requested, including the
estimated value, scope, complexity, and fee requirements. The Board shall then compile a list of not less than 3 prequalified firms
and proceed in accordance with the provisions of this Act.
(Source: P.A. 94-532, eff. 8-10-05.) |