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16 CONSULTING ENGINEERING construed as the term is defined in applications for membership in the American Society of Civil Engineers. 4. At least two additional members of the finn's staff must have at least five years' experience in responsible charge in the field, or fields, required by the project. Data as Basis for Selection Consulting Engineers interested in an engagement should disclose complete information on their qualifications. In addition to the specific data requested, they may wish to submit their own brochures, with photographs and general back- ground data (see Appendix III, page 44). Procedure The Client should study the proposed project and its engineering needs so that his board knows what is required from and expected of the Consulting Engineer. If the Client has previous experience with a Consulting Engineer who has in the past rendered satisfactory services, he may consider it unnecessary to go through the procedure outlined herein. Otherwise, he should proceed as follows: 1. Consider the qualifications of Consulting Engineers who appear to be capable of meeting the requirements of the project. The riames of engineer- ing consultants may be obtained from the Professional Services Directory of the Civil Engineering magazine published by ASCE, or from other techni- cal publications. (See "Guide Form for Pre-Qualification of Engineers- Brochures," Appendix III, page 44). 2. Consider at least three finns that appear to be best qualified for the particular project. Write separate letters to each of them, describing briefly the pro- posed project and inquiring as to interest in it. On receipt of an affirmative answer, request the finn to appear for a separate personal interview. In the case of design projects, give the Consultant an opportunity to inspect the site, explaining to him the proposed services required. At the interviews, go over the qualifications and records of each firm, its capability to complete the work within the time allotted, and the specific key personnel assignable to the project. 3. Check carefully with recent Clients of each finn and determine the quality of perfonnance. Do not limit this check to references specified by the consult- ing firm. 4. List the firms in the order of their desirability, taking into account their location, reputation, experience, financial standing, size, personnel availa- ble, quality of references, work load, and any other factors peculiar to the project being considered. 5. Invite the firm that is considered to be the best qualified to appear for a second interview to discuss the project further and to negotiate the questions of compensation.