Section 5

1. Section 5 Hiring an Engineer

2. Hiring an Engineer • Why hire an engineer? • For their expertise • Because you don’t have the time • Because you just can’t do everything that needs to be done by yourself

3. Hiring an Engineer • When should you start the hiring process? • For very simple projects - 9 months before you want to start construction • For larger, complicated projects - up to 18 months before start of construction • For a series of projects you may select a firm as far as 3 years in advance.

4. Hiring an Engineer • How do you hire an engineer? • Define the scope of what you want to do • Advertise an RFQ (Request for Qualifications) • Review and evaluate submittals • Create a short list of the most qualified firms

5. Hiring an Engineer • Interview the top rated firms • Choose the firm you consider to be the most qualified • Sit down and clearly define what services the consultant will provide • On your own, or with our help, estimate the cost of the services (ICA)

6. Hiring an Engineer • Negotiate the consultant’s fees. • Provide Aeronautics with • Proposed agreement • Independent Cost Analysis (ICA) • Sponsor Certification for the Selection of Consultants • Finally, if Aeronautics\FAA give you verbal approval, execute the agreement

7. Hiring an Engineer • Tips • For contracts under $25,000 use small purchase procedures • In certain situations telephone interviews are o.k. • Using standard questions and ratings forms can help even the playing field

8. Hiring an Engineer • Tips • When interviewing or negotiating the scope of work, don’t let yourself be misdirected • Insist that the engineer use our standard engineering agreement • The consultant’s proposed fees will need to be within 10% of the ICA to be acceptable

9. Hiring an Engineer Questions?