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Isn't there the risk of favoritism or impropriety with QBS?
Nationwide, there is no existing literature documenting cases of impropriety due to QBS. For many years in New York City, when the Department of Environmental Protection awarded all projects by QBS, there were no allegations or instances of impropriety in the selection process. In contrast, in the years when Maryland used a cost-based system similar to New York City's, scores of legal actions were brought against the state based on imprecise scope of work and bid rigging.