; and (B) shall allow for the use of performance-based tools in grant and cooperative agreements entered into with eligible restoration providers under that paragraph. (5) Multi-year agreements The Secretary may use performance-based contracts, grant agreements, and cooperative agreements, including fixed amount awards, issued under this section for multi-year agreements, including capacity for multi-year payment schedules for professional services, subject to appropriations prior to obligation. (c) Guidelines (1) In general Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall develop programmatic guidelines for the use of performance-based contracts, grant agreements, and cooperative agreements for eligible projects authorized under subsection (b)(1). (2) Consultation required (A) In general In developing the guidelines under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall consult with external organizations and other appropriate entities with experience in performance-based contracts, agreements, or awards, consistent with sections 6302 through 6305 of title 31, United States Code. (B) Limitation Consultation with the organizations and entities described in subparagraph (A) shall not constitute or necessitate establishment of an advisory committee under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.). (3) Requirements At a minimum, guidelines developed under paragraph (1) shall include guidance on— (A) appropriate proposal and evaluation criteria for eligible projects; (B) eligibility criteria for restoration providers; (C) criteria for defining achievable ecological outcomes; and (D) determination of restoration provider financial assurances sufficient to ensure ecological outcomes will be successfully achieved. (d) Identification of eligible projects The Secretary shall— (1) identify eligible projects for the use of contracts and agreements under subsection (b)(1)