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43 APPENDIX FâTYPICAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES PROCUREMENTâ QUALIFICATIONS-BASED SELECTION PROCESS Estimate costs and determine whether any exceptions apply Establish delivery method and desired contract terms Develop general scope of services Develop qualification factors Analyze qualifications Select shortlist Issue RFP +/or interview/ presentations Rank Negotiate, Perform Fee Analysis, Award Contract Obtain/Allocate funds for defined project(s) Advertise If an exception applies, skip to negotiation If federal funds are anticipated, develop DBE program (for the initial AIP project) and establish DBE participation goal