New York A05520 requires public authorities and public benefit corporations to negotiate with professional firms for architectural, engineering.

New York A05520 mandates that public authorities and public benefit corporations negotiate with professional firms for architectural, engineering, geological, landscape architectural, or surveying services. The negotiation process begins with the most qualified firm and continues with subsequent firms if necessary. The bill emphasizes the importance of fair and reasonable fees and the consideration of total estimated costs, including direct labor costs and allowable indirect costs.

New York A05520 requires public authorities and public benefit corporations to negotiate with professional firms for architectural, engineering.

New York A05520 mandates that public authorities and public benefit corporations negotiate with professional firms for architectural, engineering, geological, landscape architectural, or surveying services. The negotiation process begins with the most qualified firm and continues with subsequent firms if necessary. The bill emphasizes the importance of fair and reasonable fees and the consideration of total estimated costs, including direct labor costs and allowable indirect costs.