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EXECUTIVE ORDER #07-16
TO: MEMBERS OF THE LEGISLATURE
CLERK OF THE LEGISLATURE
FROM: MICHAEL D. SANDERS
JACKSON COUNTY EXECUTIVE
DATE: APRIL 18, 2007
RE: COMPETITIVE AND OPEN PROCESS FOR AWARDING
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACTS
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I hereby promulgate the following Rules to establish a Competitive and Open Process for Awarding Professional Services Contacts pursuant to the authority of the County Executive under the Constitutional Home Rule Charter of Jackson County Missouri.
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Professional services are infrequent, technical or unique functions performed by independent contractors or consultants whose occupations are rendering such services. While not limited to individuals holding professional licenses, the services are considered to be "professional" and contracts for these services may run to partnerships, firms, or corporations as well as to individuals. Examples of providers of professional services include, but are not limited to, accountants, appraisers, archaeologists, attorneys, business and technical consultants, physicians, performing artists, researchers, and real estate brokers. The selection of an independent contractor or consultant providing professional services is usually based on skill, knowledge, reputation, and creativity. Price may be a secondary factor in the selection.
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT PROCEDURE
This procedure shall be the exclusive procedure used whenever any agency of county government under the authority of the County Executive desires to contract with an outside vendor to receive professional services directly for the benefit of the operations of Jackson County. The procedures used pursuant to this Order shall be informed by and guided by the provisions of Chapter 10 of the Jackson County Code relating to Purchasing except that in cases of conflict this order shall govern for the purposes of awarding Professional Service Contrac...
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