For the purposes of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES. Any professional service involved in the practice of architecture as defined in KRS 323.010.
BEST VALUE. A procurement in which the decision is based on the primary objective of meeting the specific business requirements and best interests of the city. These decisions shall be based on objective and quantifiable criteria that shall include price and that have been communicated to the offerors as set forth in the invitation for bids, request for proposals, or request for qualifications. Every invitation for bids, request for proposals, or request for qualifications shall provide that an item equal to that named or described in the specifications may be furnished. The specification may identify a sole brand in cases where, in the written opinion of the Procurement Manager, documented unique and valid conditions require compatibility, continuity, or conformity with established standards. An item shall be considered
equal to the item named or described if, in the opinion of the owner and the design professional responsible for the specifications:
(1) It is at least equal in quality, durability, appearance, strength, design, and other criteria deemed appropriate;
(2) It will perform at least equally the function imposed by the general design for the public work being contracted for or the material being purchased; and
(3) It conforms substantially to the detailed requirements for the item in the specifications.
CAPITAL PROJECT A AND E PROCUREMENT METHOD. The methods of procuring certain city architectural and engineering projects as specified in the provisions of §§ 35.100 et seq.
ENGINEERING SERVICES. Any professional service as defined in KRS 322.010(4) and (5).
FIRM. Any individual, firm, partnership, corporation, or other legal entity permitted by law to practice the profession of architecture or engineering and provide the services in this section.
LOCAL PROCUREMENT POLICY. The provisions of City of Covington Code of Ordinances §§ 35.070 et seq. and all policies and regulations implemented thereunder.
PROJECT. Any capital improvement project, study, plan, survey, or new or existing program activity that requires architectural or professional engineering services.
PROJECT COSTS. The city’s estimated costs of the architectural and engineering services costs for a capital project at the time of solicitation.
PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP. A project delivery method for construction or financing of capital projects, or procurement of services, pursuant to a written public-private partnership agreement entered into pursuant to KRS 65.028 and administrative regulations promulgated thereunder, between: (1) At least one private partner; and (2) the city. A PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP does not include any traditional delivery method or method of procurement of goods or services entered into by a short-term contractual agreement between the city and a private seller that terminates when the good or service is delivered, whether governed by the provisions of KRS 45A.343 to 45A.460 or 424.260.
QUALIFICATION STATEMENT. Federal form SF330 and any other supporting documents that present a firm's qualifications and performance data.
(Ord. O-02-23, passed 3-28-2023)