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Creating a JOC Coefficient?

Job Order Contracting

Contractors must evaluate multiple factors in addition to the associated use of their own capabilities and resources. Items included in a JOC coefficient (also known as a “Bid Factor”). General / Prime Contractor Overhead. General / Prime Contractor Profit and risk. General insurances.

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8 essential steps for effective project cost estimation and budgeting

Fieldwire

To say that winning bids is the key to success in construction is a half-truth. Subcontractors getting awarded a contract spells financial disaster if the bid is too high to be competitive or too low to be profitable. Bidding on projects you have yet to gain experience in can broaden your horizons.

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The contractor proposal bid form

Construction Cost Estimating

The contractor proposal bid form is used by a contractor to provide a construction proposal. It refers as the initial point-of-contact connecting the owner and contractor. In this form a neat, prearranged bid is written on a proficiently designed bid form.

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What’s in a JOC Coefficient

Job Order Contracting

Here’s a listing of what is typically included in a construction contractor’s Job Order Contract coefficient… Contractor’s overhead and profit. Subcontractors’ overhead and profit. Employee payroll taxes, insurance, and fringe benefits. All waste and excess material. As built drawings.

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Understanding the Contractor’s Job Order Contract Coefficient

Job Order Contracting

Example include, general and administrative and other overhead costs, insurance costs, bonding and alternative payment protection costs, protective clothing, equipment rental, and contractor’s profit. Subcontractors’ overhead and profit. Employee payroll taxes, insurance and fringe benefits.

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Construction Estimating

Chianelli Estimating

Recently Contractors and Owners have found that Outsource Estimating is becoming a practical way to cut overhead. They do not have the burden of carrying costs like workmen’s compensation, general liability insurance, unemployment related costs, vacations or sick days, etc.

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Estimating- The New Normal

Chianelli Estimating

Unfortunately the contractor with work in progress is most vulnerable. Contractors working with a fixed cost contract is the norm and are married to the terms by which it has been agreed upon from the project outset; before Copvid-19 restrictions. Too many contractors vying for the same job . cost overruns. Less opportunities.