Protecting Procurement of Design Services | IIBEC

- - IIBEC opposes the use of cooperative programs for the procurement of design and construction services for public projects.
    
    IIBEC advocates for the use of independent design consultants with no financial interest in products specified and installed on all public projects in order to protect the public’s interest and safety.

Unit-Price Procurement Report & Related Material

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RCI-IIBEC Foundation Study:
An Analysis of Unit-Price Procurement

Cover page of original article entitled, "Safeguarding Taxpayer Funds During Procurement of Design and Construction Services.

IIBEC's Policy Recommendations:
Safeguarding Taxpayer Funds During Procurement of Design and Construction Services

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Panel Discussion:
An Analysis of Unit-Price Procurement & Cooperative Purchasing

IIBEC Policy Statement

Qualifications-Based Selection of Building Enclosure Consultant Services

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Cooperative Purchasing for Public Construction Projects

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Additional Procurement Resources

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Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Brooks Act

Title page of original procurement article entitled, "Qualifications-Based Selection at 50: Why It Matters".

QBS at 50: Why It Matters

Cover page of original report entitled, "Updated Analysis of QBS in the Procurement of Consulting Services."

Updated Analysis of QBS in the Procurement of Consulting Services

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Qualifications-based selection, not bidding, is best to contract with professional services
[Case study of two state’s experience – Florida and Maryland]

Cover image of original procurement article, "Does QBS Save Money".

Does QBS Save Money?

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Brooks Act – Qualifications Based Selection

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The 2000 Model Procurement Code for State and Local Governments and Recommended Regulations

[Endorses the use of QBS as a model procurement system for architectural, engineering and design services]