Common use of Consultant Selection Clause in Contracts

Consultant Selection. DOTD shall advertise and select a consulting firm for the performance of the services necessary to fulfill the scope of work unless the MPO has a selection process which has been previously approved by FHWA and DOTD. Following the selection of the consulting firm by DOTD, if applicable, the MPO shall enter into a contract (prepared by DOTD) with the consulting firm for the performance of all services required for the project. The MPO may make a non-binding recommendation to the DOTD Secretary on the consultant shortlist. If the MPO makes a selection pursuant to its approved procedures, the MPO shall submit to DOTD the draft contract for approval prior to execution. No sub-consultants shall be added to the Project without prior approval of the DOTD Consultant Contract Services Administrator. The specified services will be performed by the selected consultant under the direct supervision of the MPO Responsible Charge, who will have charge and control of the Project at all times. The MPO shall be responsible for any contract costs attributable to the errors or omissions of its consultants or sub-consultants.

Consultant Selection. DOTD shall advertise and select a consulting firm for the performance of the services necessary to fulfill the scope of work unless the MPO Entity has a selection process which has been previously approved by FHWA and DOTD. Following the selection of the consulting firm by DOTD, if applicable, the MPO Entity shall enter into a contract (prepared by DOTD) with the consulting firm for the performance of all services required for the project. The MPO Entity may make a non-binding recommendation to the DOTD Secretary on the consultant shortlist. If the MPO Entity makes a selection pursuant to its approved procedures, the MPO Entity shall submit to DOTD the draft contract for approval prior to execution. No sub-consultants shall be added to the Project without prior approval of the DOTD Consultant Contract Services Administrator. The specified services will be performed by the selected consultant under the direct supervision of the MPO Entity Responsible Charge, who will have charge and control of the Project at all times. The MPO Entity shall be responsible for any contract costs attributable to the errors or omissions of its consultants or sub-consultants.