Rule Number One: Do a Scope of Work. Yes, Do One!Rule Number Two: Make Certain Each Scope Fully and Precisely Describes the Tasks You and Your Agency Are to HandleRule Number Three: If You Are Unable to Clearly Define the Work to Be Done, Build Contingency Dollars into Your Fee Estimate to Deal with the UnexpectedRule Number Four: Avoid Adding a Disclosed Contingency Amount to Your FeeRule Number Five: Instead of a Contingency Fee, Include Language that Protects Your AgencyRule Number Six: With Fixed-Fee Scopes of Work, Be Sure to Include a Clause that Stipulates a 90-Day Fee ReviewRule Number Seven: With Retainer-Based Scopes of Work, Be Sure to Include a Monthly Fee Reconciliation ClauseRule Number Eight: Make Your Letters of Proposal Serve as Your Scopes of Work