Quality Begins with Qualifications-Based Selection

Webinar:

“The Critical Case for Defending QBS”

1:30-3:00 PM, Thursday, June 14, 2007

ACEC/CT Office, Middletown

$25 per person

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What is  QBS?

Qualifications-Based Selection (QBS) is an objective and fair process used by owners to select architects, engineers and land surveyors based on the design professionals'  qualifications in relation to the project.

Selecting design professionals is one of the keys to a successful project. The design will determine the  construction costs, financial and functional feasibility as well as the operation and maintenance costs during the life of the project.

The  Connecticut QBS Council offers assistance to the public in implementing a QBS program.  We provide helpful guides and forms as well as the services of a  knowledgeable facilitator at no  cost to the owner. The Council  will not participate in the actual selection of design professionals or  recommend firms for consideration.

QBS has been required by law for all federal projects since 1972. In Connecticut, state law requires that the  Department of Public Works and the Department of Transportation use QBS. Numerous other state and local agencies use QBS because it works. In addition,  the QBS process is endorsed by the American Public Works Association and  included in the American Bar Association's Model Procurement Code for State and Local Governments.

Why Use QBS?

1. Save Time and Money
  Save time developing scope and overseeing  project
  Save cost of adding to scope

2. Develop Detailed Scope
  Establish priorities
  Define responsibilities for owner and design professionals

3. Retain  Project Control
  Design professionals are part of your team
  Mutual interest in solving problems

4. Study Alternate Solutions
  Opportunity for  life-cycle evaluation
  Avoid over design

5. Avoid Disputes
  Well defined scope understood by all
  Complete documents prevent disputes during construction