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Avoiding Construction Cost Overruns

Job Order Contracting

Optimally a locally researched detailed unit price cost book (UPB) is used. The exclusive use of historical information, subcontract quotes, national average cost data, parametric estimating do not provide the requisites levels of local market cost visibility and transparency. The more localized and granular the information the best.

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HS2 to hold bidders day for subcontractors

Construction Enquirer

HS2 is planning a meet the main contractor bidders day ahead of the next tranche of subcontract work tenders to progress civil engineering works and station fit-outs. This is a standout opportunity for UK businesses looking to expand their order books and I’d encourage them to register quickly for the chance to discuss what’s on offer.”

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IDIQ Construction Contract Guide

Job Order Contracting

Initial basic intent was to speed procurement via the pre-selection of a pool of pre-qualified contractors, however, in may cases has evolved into an elimination of checks and bases associated with traditional procurement methods. No ability to subcontract—limited to trade specified in the contract. T and M Disadvantages.

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Structuring a Job Order Contract

Job Order Contracting

A JOC contract includes one or more coefficients, a JOC unit price book , UPB, (which is typically updated annually for pricing and potentially new line items, and for greatest value is locally researched) , and has a duration ranging from one year to five years. Development of acquisition/procurement approach. Monitoring.

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Detailed Job Order Contract Operations Manual

Job Order Contracting

JOB ORDER CONTRACT ACQUISITION/PROCUREMENT STRATEGY. The JOC Unit Price Book. JOC Procurement/Award Process. Subcontracting Plan Regarding Small, Small Disadvantaged and Women-Owned Small Business. JOC Organization, Responsibilities, and Authorities. JOC Implementation Considerations. Technical Specifications.

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LEAN construction cost estimating

Job Order Contracting

Introduction – LEAN construction cost estimating, planning, procurement, and project delivery, drives optimal performance for the numerous repair, renovation, maintenance, sustainability, and new construction projects encountered by real property owners, facilities managers, and their service providers. Are you ready?

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JOC Program Guide

Job Order Contracting

JOB ORDER CONTRACT ACQUISITION/PROCUREMENT STRATEGY. The JOC Unit Price Book. JOC Procurement/Award Process. Subcontracting Plan Regarding Small, Small Disadvantaged and Women-Owned Small Business 36. JOC Implementation Considerations. Strategic Evaluation of Objectives, Goals, and Appropriateness. Limitations.

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