QBS Colorado FALL FORUM 2011 Daniel W. Akin, P.E. – P.L.S. Chairman QBS Colorado October 4, 2011

Schedule Outline  Introduction to QBS, Dan Akin – 10 min.  7 Best Practices of Design/Build – Leandra Thompson - 40 min.  Questions – 10 min.

QBS Colorado What is QBS?  QBS stands for “Qualifications Based Selection”. It is a process used to engage professional services (architectural, engineering, surveying and construction management).  The selection relies solely on qualifications, without incorporating price in the initial selection.

Enabling Legislation  See Public Law , The Brooks Act (passed 1972)  Requires Qualifications Based Selection (QBS) of Design Professionals for all federal agencies.  See also Section to 1408, CRS (1988 & 1991)  Commonly referred to as “Mini- Brooks” or “Part 14”

QBS Colorado Basic QBS Process Description  Step 1: Issue Request For Qualifications  Step 2: Evaluate Submittals  Step 3: Negotiate Scope of Services, Terms and Fees  Step 4 (if required): Move to second ranked firm and repeat Step 3.

ENDORSEMENTS  APWA – See “REDBOOK”  AIA  ACEC  AGC  ABA – See “Model Procurement Code”  NSPE  NSPS  ASCE

Independent Study  Study funded by ACEC, performed by CU, and Georgia Inst. Of Technology indicates the use of QBS results in… lower overall construction costs, lower overall construction costs, reduced change orders (down to 3% from 10%), reduced change orders (down to 3% from 10%), Fewer schedule delays (down to 3% from 9%), Fewer schedule delays (down to 3% from 9%), better project results, and better project results, and more highly satisfied owners more highly satisfied owners 93% of owners rated QBS projects as having a high to very high success rate

Best Practices   Georgia Statewide Construction Manual   Outlines 3 basic delivery options   Suggests appropriate selection processes for each delivery method   Design/Bid/Build – Use QBS for designer selection   Design/Build – Use QBS for D/B team selection   CM/GC – Use QBS for Construction Manager Selection

Best Value   The Georgia Statewide Construction Manual discusses Best Value as an appropriate selection method for:   Certain consultants (not A/E/S/CM)   Furnishings, Fixture & Equipment Vendors   Best Value is defined as a negotiated procurement where the owner uses a matrix of selection factors including, but not limited to, price

QUESTIONS?