76-15-1004. Service contracts. (1) Contracts for architectural, engineering, land surveying, auditing, accounting, or legal services that are estimated to:

(a) exceed the amount provided for in 18-8-212 may be entered into by publication of a request for qualifications pursuant to 76-15-1006 and negotiation with the most qualified responder;

(b) not exceed the amount provided for in 18-8-212 may be by direct negotiations.

(2) Contracts in which the majority of the services to be rendered constitute services other than architectural, engineering, land surveying, auditing, accounting, or legal services must be awarded under the procedure provided for in subsection (3).

(3) Except as provided in subsection (1), contracts may be entered into as follows:

(a) When the total contract value is estimated to be less than $5,000, a procurement technique may be used that best meets the conservation district's needs.

(b) When the total contract value is estimated to be between $5,001 and $25,000, a limited solicitation procedure must be used by receiving a minimum of three written or oral quotations. The limited solicitation procedure must be documented.

(c) When the total contract value is estimated to be greater than $25,000, a request for proposal or invitation to bid pursuant to 76-15-1006 must be used to select a contractor that best meets the conservation district's needs.