Heritage Notes - How to Hire a Consultant

How to Hire a Consultant

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David Lapp

During the course of the development of a heritage site, there may arise situations that require expertise beyond that of the members of the sponsoring organization. In such cases, it may be necessary to turn to a professional consultant. The consultant may be either an individual or a team assembled to meet the special demands of your particular project. (Published 1992)

To help with this decision, this Heritage Note provides information on these important issues:

Identification of the Issue
Intent and Scope
Terms of Reference
Introduction
Study Organization
Study Area Definition
Background
Objective
Project Requirements
Documentation
Budget
Schedule/Completion Date
Proposal Evaluation Criteria
Other Conditions
Consultant List
Call for Proposals
Proposal Evaluation
Interviews
Interview Evaluation
Contract Negotiation