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Preparing Independent Government Estimates – IGEs , IGCEs

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Unfortunately, most Government agencies use “historical information”, “parametric modeling”, or national average cost data and associated construction cost indexes and/or area cost factors. 2009) and Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government, GAO-14-704G (Washington, D.C.:

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Job Order Contracting – 2015

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If a task is not in the UPB, it can be negotiated, priced and added at any time to the book. owner may issue work order for the project, (6) Owner negotiates certain components of line items of the project as required, (7) a notice to proceed (NTP) is award post successful Owner/Contractor negotiations.

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FEATURE STORY: Nothing Matters More Than Talent

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Creating and sustaining jobs and workforce development is the central focus of Gov. As of June 2009, QRT grants have provided nearly $73 million in funds for customized training for almost 82,000 employees for just under 320 businesses and industries throughout Florida. Growing a High-Tech Workforce in Florida. percent overall.

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Cover Story: New Energy Powers Growth

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These grants will be available statewide in order to support the commercialization of new technologies leading to the creation of high-paying, sustainable jobs in the commonwealth. The grant anticipates that the center will become self-sustaining after the initial three-year period. In all, the U.S. billion gallons in 2013.

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State by State Incentives Guide

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Appalachian Regional Commission and Delta Regional Authority Grants: Federal-state partnerships that work with the people of 37 Appalachian counties in Alabama and the Mississippi Delta region’s twenty Alabama counties to create opportunities for self-sustaining economic development and improved quality of life.

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STATE INCENTIVES GUIDE

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They also offer a Sustainable Communities Grant and Loan Program that assists communities implementing “smart growth strategies,” and the CalReUSE Program that offers low-interest, forgivable loans to assist public and private partners in redeveloping contaminated “brownfields.” Expand fuel infrastructure, fueling stations and equipment.

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Public Law 111-308 – Federal Buildings Personnel Training Act – FBPTA – CORE COMPETENCIES

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The core competencies identified include competencies relating to building operations and maintenance, energy management, sustainability, water efficiency, safety (including electrical safety) and building performance measures. Sustainability. 2010, Model Energy Code, ASHRAE Standard 135-­?2008, Performance Measures.