Section 25005 - Estimate of Value of Services(a) Before entering into discussion with any firm selected pursuant to section 25004 of these regulations, the Executive Officer shall prepare, or direct the preparation of, an estimate of the value of the proposed project, based upon accepted rates for comparable services. The estimate will serve as a guide in determining fair and reasonable compensation in the negotiation of a satisfactory contract in accordance with the provisions of section 25007 of these regulations, and shall not be disclosed until after the award of the contract or the abandonment of the negotiation process for the services to which it relates.(b) At any time that the Executive Officer determines the estimate of value of services to be unrealistic for any reason, the Executive Officer shall require the estimate to be reevaluated and, if deemed necessary, modified.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 14, § 25005
1. New section filed 10-15-98; operative 11-14-98 (Register 98, No. 42). Note: Authority cited: Section 4526, Government Code. Reference: Sections 4526 and 4528, Government Code.
1. New section filed 10-15-98; operative 11-14-98 (Register 98, No. 42).