New York S04577 mandates public authorities and public benefit corporations to negotiate with professional firms for architectural, engineering.

New York S04577 amends the public authorities law to require public authorities and public benefit corporations to negotiate with professional firms for architectural, engineering, geological, landscape architectural, or surveying services. The negotiation must begin with the most qualified firm and proceed to the least qualified if a satisfactory contract cannot be reached. The law applies to services exceeding $25,000 and excludes certain transportation authorities and their subsidiaries.

New York S04577 mandates public authorities and public benefit corporations to negotiate with professional firms for architectural, engineering.

New York S04577 amends the public authorities law to require public authorities and public benefit corporations to negotiate with professional firms for architectural, engineering, geological, landscape architectural, or surveying services. The negotiation must begin with the most qualified firm and proceed to the least qualified if a satisfactory contract cannot be reached. The law applies to services exceeding $25,000 and excludes certain transportation authorities and their subsidiaries.