Ala. Admin. Code r. 170-X-4-.05

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 1, October 31, 2024

Section 170-X-4-.05 - Maximum Basic Fees For Design Professional Services

(1) The "Basic Fee" to be paid for design professional services is defined as that fee which will be paid to the design professional for providing the basic services as defined in the uniform form of agreement for design professional services published by the Director. If the design professional is to provide services which are in addition to the basic services defined in the uniform agreement, fees in addition to the Basic Fee shall be established in the agreement, or an amendment to the agreement, for such additional services. Such additional fees shall be subject to the Director's approval.

(2) The Basic Fee shall be based upon the budgeted cost of the planned work stipulated in the agreement, but shall not be higher than a fee as determined by the "Schedule of Basic Fee Rates" contained in rule 170-X-4-.10. A higher Basic Fee may be paid only if approved by the Director. A Basic Fee determined by the schedule may be adjusted without the Director's approval for Major Renovation as defined in rule 170-X-4-.06. A lower Basic Fee may be negotiated without the Director's approval when appropriate considering project size, cost, scope, repetition, etc.

(3) If the Basic Fee is to be a percentage rate applied to the cost of the work, the percentage rate shall not be higher than the applicable rate of the "Schedule of Basic Fee Rates" with adjustment for major renovation, if applicable. If the Basic Fee to be paid for basic services is to be a fixed, lump sum amount, that amount shall not be greater than the amount that is the product of multiplying the budgeted cost of the work by the applicable percentage rate of the "Schedule of Basic Fee Rates" with adjustment for major renovation, if applicable.

Author: Stedmann B. McCollough, Director

Ala. Admin. Code r. 170-X-4-.05

Repealed and Repealed: Filed August 29, 1997; effective October 3, 1997.

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, § 41-9-141.