A. In the procurement of architectural and engineering services, the city shall encourage firms engaged in the lawful practice of their profession to submit annually a statement of qualification and performance data.

B. The city shall evaluate current statements of qualifications and performance data on file, together with those that may be submitted by other firms regarding the proposed project, and shall conduct discussions with one or more firms regarding anticipated concepts and the relative utility of alternative methods of approach for furnishing the required services and then shall select therefrom, based upon criteria established by the city, the firm deemed to be the most highly qualified to provide the services required for the proposed project.

C. Procedures and guidelines shall include a plan to insure that minority and women-owned firms are afforded the maximum practicable opportunity to compete for and obtain contracts for services. The level of participation by minority and women-owned firms shall be consistent with their general availability within the professional communities involved. (Ord. 4582 § 2, 1992.)