PUBLIC CONTRACTS: Requires a political subdivision or agency negotiate a fair and reasonable contract with the most highly qualified firm for architectural and engineering professional services (EN SEE FISC NOTE EX)

HB 794 modifies the requirements for government entities when hiring architectural and engineering firms for public projects. The bill removes the mandate that these agencies must select the "most highly qualified" or "most qualified" firm, instead requiring them only to negotiate a fair and reasonable contract with a selected firm. This change affects political subdivisions and agencies responsible for public works by altering the specific criteria used during the contractor selection process.