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Energy Efficiency Policy Report Published

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The study was commissioned by the Department of Energy-led Greater Philadelphia Innovation Cluster for Energy Efficient Buildings ( GPIC ). Processes included legal-related factors impacting EE transactions, such as contracts, leases, public bidding requirements, and accounting standards.

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Job Order Contracting – Audit Results

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Because non-prepriced items have not been competitively bid, their use should be kept to a minimum to ensure the cost effectiveness of the JOC program. The JOC program inadequately assesses contractors’ qualifications, resulting in a heavy reliance on lowest bid criteria when awarding JOCs.

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Job Order Contracting – Audit Results

Building Information Management

Because non-prepriced items have not been competitively bid, their use should be kept to a minimum to ensure the cost effectiveness of the JOC program. The JOC program inadequately assesses contractors’ qualifications, resulting in a heavy reliance on lowest bid criteria when awarding JOCs.

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FEATURE STORY: Racing To Be Ready – U.S. Ports Prepare for Post Panamax Era

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It also protects public assets, ensures a strong workforce, requires competitive bidding for all projects and allows the private sector to submit new “unsolicited” concepts to address Maryland’s infrastructure needs. DREDGING THE DELAWARE AS PHILADELPHIA GETS READY. In May 2013, CSX Transportation Inc.