Chapter 31 Using Consultants

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WSDOT Local Agency Guidelines M Page 31-1 March 2018Chapter 31 Using ConsultantsTo be eligible for reimbursement of Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) funds for payments to a consultant , the procedures in this Chapter must be followed. If a Local Agency elects to retain the consultant at its own cost, state law must be Chapter covers agreements for architects, landscape architects, land surveying, and engineering services outlined in RCW (see Section ). The definitions of these four professions are described in RCW Chapters , , and These will be referred to as architectural and engineering (A&E) services, or engineering services, in this Chapter . These include: Professional services of an architectural or engineering nature that are required to be performed or approved by a person licensed, registered, or certified to provide the service needed.

Chapter 31 Using Consultants Page 31-2 WSDOT Local Agency Guidelines M 36-63.35 March 2018 4. Select the most qualified firm. 5. Negotiate with the most qualified firm.

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