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YES2QBS

​On the Quest for QBS

​ACEC-NB strives to promote and encourage the public and private sectors to use bidding processes that are fair, open and transparent. For the purpose of procuring design services, ACEC-NB suggests that Qualifications Based Selection (QBS) is the most effective method.

All the provincial and territorial consulting engineering associations, as well as our national organization support this project. We are proud to confirm the involvement of fourteen champion organizations, including ACEC-Canada (national organization), consulting engineering associations from ten provinces and two territories.

With this unity, we have been able to move forward with the next phase in our quest for QBS: to create a website to bring together in one convenient location QBS-related information (visit www.yes2qbs.com). Even though QBS has been used in Ontario, Alberta and just recently legislated in Quebec, the Canadian experience is not well documented.

​All the provincial associations want to fill this void and ensure procurement officials and consulting engineers have the tools, materials and knowledge to pursue QBS with confidence and success.

If you have questions about Qualifications Based Selection, please contact the ACEC-NB (info@acec-nb.ca) and we would be pleased to discuss this matter with you.

Additional resources:
Selecting a Professional Consultant - Infraguide 2006
CDAO Report - Impacts of Pre-Project Investment, Fact Sheet
Updated Analysis of QBS in the Procurement of Consulting Services ​

​ADVOCACY
2022 YEAR IN REVIEW
YES2QBS
LONGTERM INFRASTUCTURE
ASSET MANAGEMENT
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PRE-PROJECT INVESTMENT
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SAINT JOHN, NB 
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  • HOME
  • WHO WE ARE
    • Mission & Priorities
    • Board of Directors
    • Staff
    • Committees
    • Constitution & Bylaws
    • ACEC-Canada & Members
  • WHAT WE DO
    • ADVOCACY >
      • QBS- Qualifications Based Selection
      • Long-term Infrastructure
      • Asset Management
      • Importance of Pre-Project Investment
      • Responsible Resource Development
    • BEST BUSINESS PRACTICES >
      • Selecting a Consultant
      • Fair & Ethical Practices
      • Diversity & Inclusion
      • Fee Guideline
      • Contracts & Liability
      • Business Resources
    • Young Professionals
  • MEMBERSHIP
    • Members & Capabilites
    • Affiliate Members
    • Become a Member
    • Membership Fee Calculator
    • TD Insurance Preferred Rates
  • RESOURCES
    • News, Stories & Press Releases
    • Courses
    • NBDELG Resources
    • Job Posts >
      • Civil Drafting Technologist - Fundy Engineering
      • Senior REVIT Designer
      • Senior Electrical Engineer - Fundy Engineering
      • Intermediate Environmental Scientist/Engineer - Fundy Engineering
    • Working NB
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    • 2023 Awards Gala
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