RESOLUTION NO. _____________

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, COUNTY OF SAN MATEO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA

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RESOLUTION ADOPTING A POLICY OF THE COUNTY OF SAN MATEO ON THE PARTICIPATION BY LOCAL SAN MATEO COUNTY ARCHITECTS ON COUNTY PROJECTS

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RESOLVED, by the Board of Supervisors of the County of San Mateo, State of California, that

WHEREAS, the County of San Mateo regularly has need for architects for County construction projects; and

WHEREAS, the County of San Mateo often contracts with San Mateo County architects for services for construction projects; and

WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the County of San Mateo to utilize local architects where feasible, and

WHEREAS, the Board desires to adopt a policy regarding use of local architects;

NOW THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY DETERMINED AND ORDERED as follows:

The following policy is hereby adopted:

PARTICIPATION BY LOCAL SAN MATEO COUNTY ARCHITECTS

The County is interested in receiving proposals which include the participation of local San Mateo County architects in the design of this project. The County recognizes that participation of local San Mateo County architects can be particularly valuable in providing community knowledge and perspective. Proposals should identify whether a local San Mateo County architect is participating and detail the nature and extent of that participation. Participation of San Mateo County architects will be taken into consideration by the County in evaluating qualifications and proposals.

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