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New York, New Jersey legislatures may revamp bidding rules to promote low-carbon concrete

BD+C

Both legislative houses in New York have approved a measure that would require the Office of General Services to set guidelines sourcing concrete with lower embodied carbon for state contracts. Contractors would be mandated to follow the guidelines and certify that the concrete they use is in compliance.

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Maryland Schools will No Longer be LEED Certified

Green Building Law Update

Existing State Finance and Procurement Code Section 4-809(f) was amended adding new section (6), providing in relevant part, the Maryland Green Building Council shall: “(6) develop guidelines for new public school buildings to achieve the equivalent of the current version of the U.S. I abstained from the vote on the guidelines.

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Auditor Recommended JOC Program Best Practices

Job Order Contracting

You should establish guidelines for evaluating and negotiating Job Order Contract proposals. If low bid is not selected, have a document separate from the scoring sheets with a thorough explanation. Negotiating individual projects is critical to ensuring quality work at fair and reasonable prices.

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All You Need To Know About Construction Project Management To Get Started

Construction Marketing

They can choose to either put up a bid or let general contractors bid to build the project. This process is called a design, bid, and build contract. Another issue is the violation of OSHA’s guidelines, which can lead to your house being repossessed, or tearing down the place that needs replacing.

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No Lump on the Head for One Contractor’s Failure to Follow Public Bid Instructions

Best Practices Construction Law

State of Alaska , the Alaska Supreme Court reviewed whether the State could find that a bidder whose bid exceeded the 10-page limit for bids could nonetheless be awarded the contract in question. The request imposed specific submission requirements and guidelines. The Protest. The Opinion. So What?

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Supply Chain Issues Force Builders to Find Alternative Materials

Pro Builder

Uncertainty about the availability of materials is complicating business for construction companies as they try to price out bids and meet project guidelines. But sometimes there is no option but to wait.

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The Basics of Job Order Contracting

Job Order Contracting

It is competitively bid, firm fixed price and involves an indefinite delivery indefinite quantity (IDIQ) and best value procurement process contract for a specified time. Awarded JOC contractors bid individual JOC projects using a JOC unit price book (UPB). Most JOC Programs have a one year term, with up to four option years.

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