Whenever the negotiating committee and the secretary of administration, with the advice of the state building advisory commission, agree with regard to a specific project that the best interests of the state would be served, the secretary of administration or state agency may enter into a contract with any qualified company or person for construction management services for such project. Such services may include: Detail cost estimating, critical path method scheduling and monitoring, drafting contract documents for necessary phasing and grouping, drafting contracts and change orders, full-time inspection and checking and approving shop drawings, color schedules, and materials. The fee for services under this section shall be negotiated by the negotiating committee but shall not exceed 1% of the estimated cost of the project, and such fees shall be in addition to fees authorized under K.S.A. 75-1263, and amendments thereto.
K.S.A. 75-1265