Competitive Bidding for A/E Services—Why Not?

Abstract

A viable method of competitive bidding for architectural/engineering services is presented. The history of consultant selection procedures is reviewed as well as the controversy that continues today. Various methods of selection are outlined from those that are based on “qualifications” only to those that are based on “price” only. The proposed method of competitive bidding is based on a combination of qualifications and price. This method holds the clients interest, and has an economical and complete project as its primary concern.