ART - Qualifications Based Selection in Public Procurement 2003

The document discusses the use of qualifications-based selection (QBS) in public procurement, specifically focusing on professional services and personal services such as translation, technical editing, and technical services. It presents findings from a survey conducted among public agencies regarding their use of QBS and other non-traditional selection methods for selecting vendors. The survey found that about 70% of respondents reported using qualifications-based selection. The study also identified two factors that were statistically significant in explaining the use of QBS: the region variable and the enabling legislation variable. The findings showed that QBS is commonly used for purchasing professional services and personal services. Overall, public agencies expressed satisfaction with the QBS process. The document concludes by suggesting that legislators should grant permission for public agencies to use QBS and that agencies should address staffing capacity to ensure successful implementation.