Pub. L. 106-541, tit. II, sec. 219
ENGINEERING CONSULTING SERVICES.
SEC. 219. ENGINEERING CONSULTING SERVICES. In conducting a feasibility study for a water resources project, the Secretary, to the maximum extent practicable, should not employ a person for engineering and consulting services if the same person is also employed by the non-Federal interest for such services unless there is only 1 qualified and responsive bidder for such services.