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oQK ; 50_':08 JUN 16 1982 basis, and it was on a negotiated basis. He believed the selection was narrowed down to three firms and that it worked out very well that way. He noted that the negotiated terms were not necessarily for a fixed amount since the - second year the costs were lower. He believed this procedure comes under the TRIM Bill and asked the Attorney to elaborate. Attorney Brandenburg informed the Board that Sec. 11.45 of the Statutes establishes the Audit Selection'Board. Each time auditing services are required, this must be advertised. The Audit Selection Board then reviews each firm to determine whether they are qualified; the top three are selected and negotiations then are conducted simultaneously with all three for a contract^... Motion was made by Commissioner Lyons, seconded by Commissioner Bird, to authorize the Audit Selection Committee to proceed on a negotiated fee basis in selecting a firm to conduct the County audit. Attorney Brandenburg commented that the Committee can determine which firms are..most qualified, but the Board. of County Commissioners must negotiate. The language reads that "the Board of County Commissioners shall simultaneously negotiate with the recommended firms for auditing services as well as negotiate the scope and quality of service." Commissioner Lyons felt that while some firms will be interested in working on a negotiated fee basis, some will not. Mr. Thomas noted that the agenda apparently is asking that direction be given to the Audit Selection Committee to proceed either on a negotiated fee or bid fee basis, and he had some questions about professionals such as architects, doctors, etc., taking part in a bid procedure.