N.J. Admin. Code § 19:3-4.6

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 12, June 17, 2024

Section 19:3-4.6 - Negotiation of final agreement

(a) Using the fee proposals submitted in accordance with 19:3-4.5(c) to provide a general guideline, the Executive Director, or the Executive Director's designee, shall negotiate a contract with the most technically qualified professional firm for architectural, engineering or land surveying services at compensation that the NJMC determines to be fair and reasonable. In making this determination, the NJMC shall take into account the estimated value of the services to be rendered and the scope, complexity, and professional nature thereof. Should the Executive Director, or the Executive Director's designee, be unable to negotiate a satisfactory contract with the professional firm considered to be the most qualified at a fee the NJMC determines to be fair and reasonable, negotiations with that professional firm shall be formally terminated. The Executive Director, or the Executive Director's designee, shall then undertake negotiations with the second most qualified professional firm. Failing accord with the second most qualified professional firm, the Executive Director, or the Executive Director's designee, shall formally terminate negotiations. The Executive Director, or the Executive Director's designee, shall then undertake negotiations with the third most qualified professional firm. Should the Executive Director, or the Executive Director's designee, be unable to negotiate a satisfactory contract with any of the selected professional firms, he or she shall select additional professional firms in order of their competence and qualifications and negotiations shall continue in accordance with this section until an agreement is reached.