Qualifications-Based Selection (QBS) is widely used by public and private owners because it has been shown 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. Click here.

American Council of Engineering Companies of Connecticut: Information about finding an engineer. Click here.

American Institute of Architects/Connecticut: Information about finding an architect. Click here.

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. Click here.

Connecticut Association of Land Surveyors: Information about finding a land surveyor. Click here.

Connecticut Department of Public Works: DPW Selection and Bidding Procedure Manual. Click here.

American Bar Association: Model Procurement Code for State and Local Governments, 2006. Model statutes and ordinances for QBS procurement. Click here.

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