R26:50.

It shall be considered ethical for an engineer to solicit an engineering assignment, either verbally or written. Such solicitation may be in the form of a letter or a brochure setting forth factual information concerning the engineer's qualifications by training and experience and reference to past accomplishments and clients.

Should the engineer be asked for a proposal to perform engineering services for a specific project, he should set forth in detail the work he proposes to accomplish and an indication of the calendar days required for its accomplishment. The engineer's qualifications may be included if appropriate. A statement of monetary remuneration expected shall be avoided until he has been selected for the proposed work.

Should the owner insist upon a statement regarding remuneration prior to selection of the engineer, the engineer may designate the recognized professional society minimum fee schedule for the particular type of service required in the geographical area where the work is to be done.

R26:50. (Part 1)

Code is relevant when:

Engineer solicits an engineering assignment in verbal or written form
AND
Engineer provides information concerning his qualifications by training and experience
AND
Engineer provides information regarding his past accomplishments and clients

Code is violated when:

The information provided by Engineer in his solicitation is not factual

Code is not violated when:

The information provided by Engineer in his solicitation is factual

R26:50. (Part 2)

[See Code 11(c). (Part 2) ]

Code is relevant when:

Engineer is requested to submit a proposal for his engineering services
AND
Engineer sets forth in detail the work he proposes to accomplish
AND
Engineer provides a time estimate for his work

Code is violated when:

Engineer provides a statement of monetary remuneration before he is selected to do the work

Code is not violated when:

Engineer does not provide a statement of monetary remuneration before he is selected to do the work

R26:50. (Part 3)

[See Code 11(c). (Part 2) ]

Code is relevant when:

Engineer is requested to submit a proposal for his engineering services
AND
Client insists upon a statement of remuneration prior to selection of the engineer

Code is violated when:

Engineer does not propose the recognized professional society minimum fee for the particular type of service in the particular geographical area

Code is not violated when:

Engineer proposes the recognized professional society minimum fee for the particular type of service in the particular geographical area