Which delivery method uses the selection process based on QBS and Best Value?

Which delivery method uses the selection process based on QBS and Best Value?

• A. Design-Build
• B. Construction Manager at Risk
• C. Integrated Project Delivery
• D. Design-Bid-Build

Answer: (A)

Design-build often uses a two-step procurement that combines Qualifications-Based Selection with Best Value. First, the owner prequalifies firms based on their credentials, experience, and approach to the project (QBS). Then, among the qualified teams, proposals are evaluated on technical merit and price to determine the best overall value. This fits the design-build mindset where one team is responsible for both design and construction, emphasizing the right capabilities and collaboration upfront, while still ensuring the project is cost-effective. Other delivery methods typically rely more on price-driven bids or separate contracts for design and construction, rather than a combined QBS with a best-value selection approach.

Design-build often uses a two-step procurement that combines Qualifications-Based Selection with Best Value. First, the owner prequalifies firms based on their credentials, experience, and approach to the project (QBS). Then, among the qualified teams, proposals are evaluated on technical merit and price to determine the best overall value. This fits the design-build mindset where one team is responsible for both design and construction, emphasizing the right capabilities and collaboration upfront, while still ensuring the project is cost-effective.

Other delivery methods typically rely more on price-driven bids or separate contracts for design and construction, rather than a combined QBS with a best-value selection approach.