N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 21, § 4206.2 – Identification of qualified experts.

(a) From time to time, and no less than annually, the department shall undertake efforts to identify consultants, including minority-group members and women, qualified to provide expert services under the program. Such efforts shall include, but not be limited to:
1. (1) advertising in print media; and
2. (2) written solicitations of individuals, firms, professional associations and agencies that provide, or have access to, industrial effectiveness expertise.
(b) Individuals or other entities which indicate an interest in providing consulting services under the program shall be required to submit to the department an information questionnaire, including but not limited to: expertise, background, experience and qualifications of principals, employees and potential subcontractors; possible conflicts of interest; standing in the professional community; familiarity with manufacturing operations; special experience and competencies; previous clients; fee schedules. Such information shall be updated annually.
(c) Based on the foregoing process, the department shall develop a list of experts qualified to provide services under the program.