There are two generally
favored methods that have been quite successful. The first is to find
the designer of your favorite fountain and interview that person to ascertain
a good fit with your needs. (This method is not always allowed in a public
setting.) The second is to publish a request for qualifications (RFQ).
This document is simply a notice that you are seeking design help and
that interested designers should respond by submitting their qualifications
for review. The RFP should clearly describe the attributes you are seeking
and provide enough detail so respondents are responding to the same set
of defined criteria. After your review you can interview several designers
to find the best fit for your project. |