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 MSPE PEPP Qualification Based Selection (QBS) AwardThe Qualifications-Based Selection (QBS) Awards recognize private companies and public-sector entities at the state and local levels that use QBS methods to procure the professional services of consulting engineering firms. Award The award consists of an engraved plaque mounted on walnut with the type/category of the award and the name of the winning company. Qualifications/Method of Selection Eligible government entities include states, municipalities, local governments, departments or agencies of all levels of government, university systems, public utilities, publicly funded research laboratories, and special purpose districts. Private-sector entities include private corporations, privately funded research laboratories, private utility companies, design professionals, construction contractors, developers, and any non-government entity using design professionals on a regular basis. Neither of these lists should be considered all-inclusive. Nominations of government entities operation under non-mandated QBS procedures will receive priority consideration, if all other criteria are met equally. Government entities operating under mandated QBS (Mini-Brooks Law) procedures will be eligible if they have demonstrated exceptional leadership in QBS. Presentation The award is presented at an appropriate ceremony during the MSPE Annual Convention. Nomination Format Must be submitted on prescribed form. Forms must be accompanied by supporting documentation outlining the proposed QBS system or QBS system in use. The winning state entry will be submitted for the NSPE QBS Award Competition. Deadline All nominations are due at the address below by April 1. C/O MSPE |
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