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2/7/85 AC 150/5100-14A (4) If a sponsor wishes to solicit proposals at the time of advertising, the announcement must Indicate where the selection criteria can be obtained. (See paragraph 9a(11) for the elements of a project proposal.) It is recommended that proposals only be requested for small projects where the scope of work can be clearly defined or the sponsor anticipates receipt of less than four proposals, since each submittal will require further evaluation. (5) Sponsors may also send the public announcements directly to known, potentially qualified consultants to determine their interest in the project and to request their experience and qualification data. (6) Affirmative steps should be taken to assure that small and minority firms are used whenever possible. These steps should include, but not be limited to, the following: (1) Include qualified small business and minority firms on solicitation lists. (ii) Assure that small business and minority firms are solicited whenever they are potential sources. (1ii) Divide the total requirements into small tasks, when economically feasible, to permit maximum small business and minority firm participation. (iv) Use the services and assistance of the Small Business Administration and the Minority Business Development Agency of the Department of Commerce. (7) There are many sources from which the names of qualified consultants can be obtained. These include, for instance, the Membership Directory of the Airport Consultants Council; the Professional Services Directory of the Civil Engineering Magazine, published by the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE); Directory of Engineers in Private Practice, published by the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE); directory from the American Institute of Architects (AIA); the directory of the American Consulting Engineers Council (ACEC); professional services directories published in aviation magazines and trade journals; other airport operators having undertaken similar projects; state boards of professional engineering registration; state aviation agencies; and local classified telephone directories. FAA Airports field offices, may also furnish the names of consultants who have engaged in projects of similar nature in their areas of jurisdiction. However, FAA personnel will not recommend consultants or participate in the selection process. The addresses of regional Airports Divisions and Airports District/Field Offices having jurisdiction over specific geographic areas are listed in the current edition of AC 150/5000-3, Address List for Regional Airports Divisions and Airports District/Field Offices. Chap 2 Par 9 9