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1/31/79 AC 150/5900-1B CHAPTER 3. CONSULTANT/THIRD-PARTY CONTRACTS AND FORCE ACCOUNT 30. GENERAL. In securing consultants for the planning studies performed under this Program, sponsors may use their own procurement regulations reflecting applicable state and local laws, rules, and regulations provided that these procurement procedures adhere to the standards set forth in FAR Part 152 (see Appendix 3). If at any time the FAA field office becomes aware (as a result of contract reviews, past audits, special reviews, etc.) that the sponsor is not in compliance with the standards, the sponsor shall be immediately notified in writing and the changes necessary to achieve compliance shall be specified. 31. CONSULTANT SELECTION. In selecting a consultant, the sponsor may wish to seek the advice of FAA personnel in developing a scope of services to be performed by a consultant. However, FAA personnel will not recommend consultants or participate in the consultant selection process. It is recommended that sponsors solicit proposals from a reasonable number (a minimum of three) consultants and make their selection on the basis of a consultant's aviation planning experience, technical competence, and demonstrated ability to complete projects satisfactorily. A sponsor should analyze their needs and send letters to prospective consultants to seek expressions of interest and resumes of experience. The sponsor should then send requests for proposals to consultants on a selective basis and establish a consultant selection panel to conduct consultant interviews. After the consultants have been evaluated by the panel, the sponsor should enter into a contract with the top rated consultant if a reasonable price can be negotiated. If a reasonable price cannot be negotiated, negotiations should then be entered into with the consultant who was rated second best by the selection panel. Although many consultants are selected prior to the sub- mission of an application, sponsors usually enter into contracts with consultants after the grant agreement has been executed. When consultants are selected through the above process, sponsors will be in a position to hire consultants who are well qualified to work on their particular project and to receive FAA concurrence in their selection. The FAA reserves the right to disapprove their employment on a project. Before a final selection is made, sponsors should contact other organizations who have used a consultant's services. First-hand knowledge of other's experiences can be very helpful in the consultant selection process. 32. MINORITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISES. The sponsor must insert in all solicitations for bids and in all proposals for negotiated agreements under PGP the notification concerning minority business enterprises contained in paragraph 2 of FAA Form 5900-8, (see Part V of the sample application form in Appendix 1, Exhibit 1). Chap 3 Par 30 19