Concerning architectural and engineering fee funding assistance limits for school district construction and modernization projects.

 S-3459.1

SENATE BILL 5857

State of Washington

69th Legislature

2026 Regular Session

By Senators Schoesler, Dozier, and Wagoner

Prefiled 12/08/25. Read first time 01/12/26. Referred to Committee on Ways & Means.

AN ACT Relating to architectural and engineering fee funding assistance limits for school district construction and modernization projects; and adding a new section to chapter 28A.525 RCW.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:

NEW SECTION. Sec. 1. A new section is added to chapter 28A.525 RCW to read as follows:

(1) School districts shall select their architectural and engineering consultants in accordance with chapter 39.80 RCW. As required by RCW 39.80.050 , the district shall negotiate a contract with the most qualified consultants at a price which the school district determines is fair and reasonable. In making its determination, the district must take into account the estimated value of the services to be rendered based upon the scope and complexity of the project.