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Qualifications-Based Selection (QBS) is widely used by
public and private owners because it has been shown to to be the most effective and cost-efficient method of selecting design professionals. Here are several useful sites where you can get more information about QBS.
American Council of Engineering Companies: A good collection of general information including text of the Brooks Act, Federal Acquisition Regulations, “The Reality of Bidding,” Comparisons of state QBS laws, studies of the cost effectiveness of QBS from Florida and Maryland, the American Bar Association Model Procurement Code as well as case studies. http://www.acec.org/advocacy/qbs.cfm
American Public Works Association: Selection and Use of Engineers, Architects and Consultants: APWA's "Red Book" has been revised and expanded. A discussion of Qualifications Based Selection (QBS), this book leads readers to the conclusion that it's qualifications–not price–that should drive their most important decisions. http://www.apwa.net/bookstore/detail.asp?PC=PB.ASEL
American Institute of Architects/Connecticut: Information about finding an architect. www.aiact.org
American Council of Engineering Companies of Connecticut: Information about finding an engineer. www.ctengineers.org
Connecticut Association of Land Surveyors: Information about finding a land surveyor. www.ctsurveyor.com
Connecticut Department of Public Works: DPW Selection and Bidding Procedure Manual. http://www.ct.gov/dpw/cwp/view.asp?a=1060&Q=308054&PM=1
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