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QBS Colorado. www.qbscolorado.org. QBS Colorado. QBS Colorado is an organization comprised of the Colorado chapters of AIA, ACEC, NSPE, and others; to be an advocate for Qualifications Based Selection of professional services. www.qbscolorado.org. Mission Statement. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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QBS Colorado
www.qbscolorado.org
QBS Colorado
QBS Colorado is an organization comprised of the Colorado chapters of
AIA, ACEC, NSPE, and others; to be an advocate for Qualifications Based
Selection of professional services.
www.qbscolorado.org
Mission Statement
QBS Colorado is a non-compensated interdisciplinary organization dedicated to promoting Qualifications Based Selection in Colorado. Our goal is to educate, advocate, and encourage the use of QBS principles for the procurement of architectural, engineering, and related services; as defined by the United States Federal Public Law 92-582 (The Brooks Act) and the Colorado Bill CRS 24-30-1401 (Mini-Brooks). We believe the health, safety, and welfare of our built environment is best preserved when the selection of these professional services are based on demonstrated competence and qualifications.
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The Brooks Act:Federal Government Selection of Architects and Engineers
Public Law 92-582 92nd Congress, H.R. 12807
October 27, 1972
An Act
“To amend the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 in order to establish Federal policy
concerning the selection of firms and individuals to perform architectural, engineering, and related services for the
Federal Government.“
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The Brooks Act:Section 902
“The Congress hereby declares it to be the policy of the Federal Government to:
publicly announce all requirements for architectural and engineering services
negotiate contracts for architectural and engineering services on the basis of demonstrated competence and qualification for the type of professional services required
be done at fair and reasonable prices.”
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QBS Across Our Country
Colorado “Mini-Brooks”
Revised State Statues (CRS) : 24-30-1401 thru 1408 (1988)
“The purpose of this part 14 is to provide managerial control by the state over competitive negotiations for the acquisition of the professional services provided by architects, industrial hygienists, engineers, landscape architects, and land surveyors. It is hereby declared to be the policy of this state to publicly announce requirements for such professional services, to encourage all qualified persons to put themselves in a position to be considered for a contract, and to negotiate contracts for such professional services on the basis of demonstrated competence and qualification for the types of professional services required and on the basis of the furnishing of such professional services at fair and reasonable fees.”
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Who Uses QBS?
QBS is mandatory (It’s the Law): Federally funded projects Colorado State Funded projects
QBS is recommended for: City funded projects County funded projects Special Districts projects Privately funded projects
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Establish Evaluation Criteria
Solicit Statements of Qualifications from Firms
Identify Shortlist of 3-5 Firms
Interview and Rank Firms
Invite Highest Ranked Firm to Assist in Developing
Scope of Services
No Agreement Agreement
Establish Contract Terms
No Agreement
Agreement
Retain Firm
Step 1: Identify Most Qualified Firm
Step 2: Define Scope and Negotiate Contract Terms
Step 3: Retain Firm on the Basis of an Acceptable
Proposal
Go to next most qualified firm
How to use QBS
Ask for Fee Proposal
How to determine criteria
Criteria are selected based on the needs of the project, owner, community, agency, etc. Specialized experience and technical competence in the type or work
required Professional qualifications necessary for satisfactory performance of required
services Capacity to accomplish the work in the required time Approach to quality management and quality assurance/quality control Past performance on contracts with similar requirements Approach to cost control and budget management Proximity of the firm’s facilities to the project site and owner Value-engineering approaches
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How to Rank the Criteria
The respondent is given a score for each criteria Criteria is ranked and weighted. Criteria may have several sub-categories Total score is tallied to determine most qualified
respondent
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RFQ Score Sheet(State of Colorado: Request for Qualifications for A/E Services)
SCORE (PROJECT SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS): Weight1 x Rating2 = Score
PROJECT TEAM
Qualifications and relevant individual experience. _______ x _____ = _______
Unique knowledge of key team members relating to the project. ______ x ______ = _______
Experience on projects as a team. ______ x ______ = ______
Key staff involvement in project management and on- site presence. _____ x ______ = ______
Time commitment of key staff. ______ x _____ = _______
Qualifications and relevant subconsultant experience. ______ x _____ = ______
TOTAL SCORE: ________________
NOTES:
Weights are to be assigned prior to evaluation and are to be consistent on all evaluation forms.
Rating: 1 = Unacceptable 2 = Poor 3 = Fair 4 = Good 5 = Excellent
Total score includes the sum total of all criteria. A passing score (as a percentage of the total points available) is to be established prior to selection (if applicable).
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Interview Score Sheet(State of Colorado: Request for Qualifications for A/E Services)
SCORE (OVERALL QUALIFICATIONS)3: Weight1 x Rating2 = Score
1. PROJECT TEAM _____ x _____ = _____
2. PROJECT MANAGEMENT _____ x _____ = _____
3. PROJECT APPROACH _____ x _____ = _____
4. PRIOR EXPERIENCE _____ x _____ = _____
5. WORK LOCATION _____ x _____ = _____
TOTAL SCORE: ________
NOTES:
1. Weights are to be assigned prior to evaluation and are to be consistent on all evaluation forms.
2. Rating: 1 = Unacceptable 2 = Poor 3 = Fair 4 = Good 5 = Excellent
3. Total score includes the sum total of all criteria. A passing score (as a percentage of the total points available) is to be established prior to selection (if applicable).
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Why Use QBS?
Remember.…what we’re after is GOOD design that leads to GOOD construction!
Design is only about 1% of total life cycle cost The other 99% of a project’s life cycle
cost is dependent on the quality of the
1% spent on design.
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Establish Evaluation Criteria
Solicit Statements of Qualifications from Firms
Identify Shortlist of 3-5 Firms
Interview and Rank Firms
Invite Highest Ranked Firm to Assist in Developing
Scope of Services
No Agreement Agreement
Establish Contract Terms
Ask for Fee Proposal
No Agreement
Agreement
Retain Firm
Step 1: Identify Most Qualified Firm
Step 2: Define Scope and Negotiate Contract Terms
Step 3: Retain Firm on the Basis of an Acceptable
Proposal
Go to next most qualified firm
QBS Works Because it Considers Price at the Right Time
Why Use QBS?
Results show that using QBS to procure the design component of a construction project consistently meant: (Source: ACEC-APWA QBS Survey, 2010)
lower overall construction costs reduced change orders more highly satisfied owners than in other procurement
methods.
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Why Use QBS?
It’s not just about money……
Results in productive, team relationships Creates partners with common goals and expectations
through communication Promotes a thorough understanding Allows fair and reasonable fees Flexible to project size Increases innovation
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Why Use QBS?
You Get What You Pay For…• Lowest bidder has to “Win”• Execution by Economics (short-cutting?)• Opposition of Interests• Easiest Design vs. Best Design• Oversizing vs. Optimal selection• Minimization of Critical detail/review• Inflexible
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Why Use QBS?
Low Bid Inhibits Innovation…• Select the easiest design solution, not the best
• Use least experienced staff
• Decline to explore alternative technologies, materials, and design ideas
• Minimize details and let the contractor fix it
• Minimize review of construction documents
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Professional A/E Services
Creative by nature
Not a tangible commodity
Require critical thinking skills, intellectual effort
Involve investigation, analysis, and research
Problem-solving
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Selection by QBS
QBS is a procurement process whereby price is secondary to the design professional’s competence and qualifications.
QBS allows an Owner to focus on quality over price when selecting design professionals.
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QBS is Endorsed by:
American Public Works Association (APWA) American Bar Association (ABA) Association of General Contractors (AGC) American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) State of Colorado United States federal government
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Myths About QBS…
Myth: QBS is harmful to small business.Fact: QBS helps small firms compete by allowing them to
showcase the advantages that they often have over large firms, including a greater degree of niche market expertise, more knowledge of local regulations and business practices, and greater involvement of senior-level management in the execution of the project.
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Myths About QBS…
Myth: QBS is cronyism
Fact: The QBS procedure recommends that there be public announcement of project requirements so that all firms may submit qualifications and be considered on their merits. The record remains open for public scrutiny at all times during the selection process. In addition, attempts to introduce political favoritism into the process are opposed by the professional societies representing engineers and other design professionals.
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Myths Abut QBS…
Myth: QBS is a burden for small communities.
Fact: Small communities benefit from QBS because they can select local talent that understands the community, has intimate knowledge of local infrastructure, and is known by local officials. A community can select qualified engineers on an annual or other regular basis using a simplified process for traditional services; while using a more detailed process for projects requiring specialized expertise. QBS allows for the best of all circumstances in that it promotes creativity, provides the client a flexible selection process, and ensures maximum quality and enhanced relationships.
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Conclusion
BENEFITS OF QBS• Increased competition between most qualified consultants
• Allows for consideration of non-conventional, long-term, sustainable, and efficient designs
• Promotes significant life cycle cost savings solutions• Allows for more comprehensive plans and specifications
• Reduce construction change orders • Reduce time delays• Reduce potential for disputes and unfortunate legal expenses
• Promotes a cooperative relationship between Client and Consultant• Improves the defined Scope of Work
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Questions???QBS raises the bar
It’s good for the client and good for the professionwww.qbscolorado.org
Wyatt Popp, PE
Olsson Associates
(970) 263-7800
Colin Haggerty, PE CFM
Parsons Brinckerhoff
(303) 390-5844
Thank You!!
