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Why Job Order Contracting was developed

Job Order Contracting

Job Order Contracting (JOC), an alternative to the sealed bid method of procuring facility construction and repair services, was developed by the Federal Government in the 1980s to reduce the processing time and administrative effort required for smaller construction jobs ( Source ). Why Job Order Contracting was developed.

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Innovative LEAN Construction Tools

Job Order Contracting

An innovative, yet proven method of construction services planning, procurement, and project delivery is gaining traction with owners who require consistent quality repair, renovation, and construction services that are both on-time, and on-budget. Financial Transparency. Shared Risk/Reward. Mutual Trust/Respect. Defined Workflows.

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JOC TASK ORDER Process Overview – USACE

Job Order Contracting

Each stage in the JOC task order process is designed to assure collaboration on an early and ongoing basis, clearly communicate a detailed scope of work, and manage all aspects of construction planning, procurement, and project delivery. Only the contracting officer can negotiate/approve non pre-priced item(s) in the task order.

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An Introduction to Job Order Contracting

Job Order Contracting

JOC reduces unnecessary levels of engineering, design, and contract procurement time along with construction project procurement costs by awarding long- term contracts for a wide variety of renovation, repair and new construction projects. Smaller projects were taking up to 1 year to procure creating a growing backlog of work.

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Recent Federal Circuit Decision Highlights the Limitations of Discussions

Federal Construction Contracting Blog

In a typical bid protest, the protester argues that its proposal should have been evaluated more favorably or that its competitors should have received a less favorable evaluation. The Federal Circuit’s decision should remind contractors of the limits of discussions in a negotiated procurement.

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Consistent Delivery of On-time, On-Budget, Quality Renovation, Repair, and Construction

Job Order Contracting

Best Value Procurement Competitively Bid. Associated Documents and Reports (JOC Operations Manual, Notice to Bidders, Bid Forms, RFP, Proposal Form, Negotiations Records, Close-out Form/Package). (Specifically for Job Order Contracting, though Integrated Project Delivery is similar and used for major new construction).

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LEAN Pre-Construction Services Considerations

Job Order Contracting

Bidding/Negotiating/Procurement. Both integrate design, construction, procurement, and all internal and external team members from conceptualize to hands-off, and even beyond. LEAN Pre-Construction services considerations significantly improve outcomes. Project Delivery Method Selection. Construction Documents.