7.11 Subject: SELECTION OF ARCHITECTS FOR UNM PROJECTS
Adopted: September 12, 1996

Applicability

This policy applies to the selection of architects for all University of New Mexico projects.

Policy

It is the policy of the University to select architects from all areas of the state without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental handicap, sexual preference, ancestry, or medical condition. The University wishes to employ the best qualified architectural firm for each project and to use a variety of different firms. Only registered architects resident in New Mexico will be designated as the project architect or architect of record, as required by law.

When an addition or remodeling is planned for an existing building, the architect who designed the original building, if still in practice, may be retained as a "sole source," if the earlier work was satisfactory and the Central Purchasing Office approves the contract pursuant to the New Mexico Procurement Code.

The Board of Regents must approve the selection of architects for projects costing $500,000 or more.

Implementation

The Vice President for Business and Finance or his or her designee shall select architects for projects costing less than $500,000 pursuant to the Procurement Code and other applicable laws and regulations.

References

Architectural Act, § 61-15-1, et seq., NMSA 1978.

Comments should be sent to BRPM@UNM.edu

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