How Qualifications Based Selection Works

View the QBS Flowchart.

The Qualification-Based Process Stands Up To Public Scrutiny:

STEP 1 Select the best qualified firm.	Establish evaluation criteria Solicit statements of qualifications from interested firms. Develop a short list or 3 to 5 firms. Investigate references, jobs and office. Invite for interview. Interview and rank the firms.
STEP 2 Jointly define scope and contract terms, taking advantage of the experience of the selected firm.	Invite the highest-ranked firm to assist in defining the scope of the work. Establish contract terms AGREEMENT?? If not, go to the next firm on the short list.
STEP 3 If yes, retain the firm on the basis of an acceptable proposal.	Ask for fee proposal AGREEMENT?? If not, go to the next firm on the short list. If yes, retain the firm and enter into a written contract.

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