(A) The procurement of professional services, including but not limited to accounting, auditing, engineering, architect services, landscape architect services, assayer services, geologist services, land surveying services and legal services, are hereby exempt from the requirements of § 30.23(B) when it is determined by the City Manager that it is in the city’s best interest to procure these professional services by direct selection. The exemption applies to both the “formal” purchase process and Council action except as provided in division (B) below.
(B) Contracts for professional services of architects for a single job shall not exceed $250,000 and $500,000 for other professional services as per the provisions of A.R.S. Title 34 and will be procured separately.
(Res. R16-06-17, passed 6-21-2016; Ord. O16-06-06, passed 6-21-2016; Res. R23-05-08, passed 5-16-2023; Ord. O23-05-06, passed 5-16-2023)