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"We selected the team based on their proven past performance and their strong approach to our project. Following our philosophy, we hired the best, provided them with concrete goals, and then let them do what they do best...

The result has been an outstanding partnership that has delivered a beautiful, comfortable, and efficient airport for the passengers and airlines alike."

Bill Sherry, Director of Aviation; San Jose International Airport

The mission of QBSColorado is to promote quality and value in professional design services in the construction industry. We believe that a professional and constructive relationship between the government client and design professional is paramount to ensuring team spirit, quality services, and a public building that is a credit to your organization and the citizens you serve.

U.S. Department of Energy’s Research Support Facility at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory

Qualification-based selection (QBS) is a process for the selection of design professionals by Public Owners. It is a negotiated procurement process for selection based on qualifications and competence in relation to the work to be performed.

U.S. Department of Energy’s Research Support Facility at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory; Photo courtesy of RNL © Robb Williamson

Metropolitan State Student Success Building

QBSColorado is an organization formed by AIA/CO, ACEC/CO, and Professional Engineers of Colorado to be an advocate for qualifications-based selection of professional services.

Metropolitan State Student Success Building; Image courtesy of RNL

University of Colorado Denver Business School

QBS best serves the interest of the public who expect value and minimum operational and lifecycle costs for their tax dollar expended on public works and buildings.

University of Colorado Denver Business School; Photo courtesy of RNL © Ron Pollard