1. Architectural, landscape architectural, or engineering design services procured for a public improvement are not subject to sections 26.3 and 26.14.

Terms Used In Iowa Code 26.4

  • Public improvement: includes a building or improvement constructed or operated jointly with any other public or private agency, but excludes all of the following:
     (1) Urban renewal demolition and low-rent housing projects. See Iowa Code 26.2
 2. Fee-based selection of an architect, landscape architect, or engineer for a public improvement shall be prohibited.