New QBS Procurement Legislation in Quebec

This from page 2 of the Consulting Engineers of Ontario December 2008 newsletter (link is below)...

"The Province of Quebec passed legislation this summer that requires its provincial ministries and agencies to use qualifications-based selection (QBS), rather than price, to procure engineering and architectural consultants. As is appropriate for professional services, firms are selected based on qualifications such as appropriate expertise, knowledge and understanding of client needs, proven performance, and/or availability of key staff. Detailed scope and fees are subject to post-award negotiation. Congratulations to our colleagues at l’Association des Ingénieurs-conseils du Québec. Quebec has become the first jurisdiction outside of the United States to mandate the use of QBS in legislation."

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