HB 1435 - DIGEST

Provides that, when selecting a professional engineer or professional engineering firm to perform services on behalf of the district, the district may, in lieu of pursuing selection under chapter 39.80 RCW, elect to request that the person or firm submit with its statement of qualifications or project proposal a declaration of the professional fees and fee rates to be charged in performing the services, which may also be used in determining which proposal from a qualified person or firm is chosen.

Declares that RCW 39.80.040 and 39.80.050 need not be complied with by a water-sewer district selecting a professional engineer or professional engineering firm to perform services on behalf of the district under RCW 57.08.050(6).