Whenever architectural, engineering or land surveying services are required by a state agency for any purpose, other than for a specific project for the construction of a building or for major repairs or improvements to a building, the secretary of administration or the state agency may negotiate and enter into a contract with a qualified architect, engineer or land surveyor for the required services. Such contracts shall not be subject to the provisions of K.S.A. 75-3739, and amendments thereto, or to the provisions of the acts contained in K.S.A. 75-1250 to 75-1268, and amendments thereto.
K.S.A. 75-1268