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House committee approves bill to require qualification‑based selection for architects and engineers
Summary
The Georgia House Governmental Affairs Committee voted to pass Senate Bill 51, a measure that would require state and local governments to use a qualification‑based selection process for architect and engineer procurements.
The Georgia House Governmental Affairs Committee voted to pass Senate Bill 51, a measure that would require state and local governments to use a qualification‑based selection (QBS) process when procuring architects and engineers.
Senator Sessler, who presented the measure, told the committee the bill “takes the process that our university system of Georgia uses and that the state of Georgia uses for every A and E procurement, and applies that as a requirement for state and local A and E procurements.” He added that the A/E (architect‑engineer) serves as “the trusted advisor for the owner” and that a QBS process helps align engineers with government owners during project scoping and contract formation.
Supporters said QBS helps local governments—particularly…
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