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Beware of Using Assemblies for Job Order Contracting

Job Order Contracting

Some suppliers of Job Order Contracting software and cost data use “Assemblies” within what is supposed to be a unit price book (UPB). Documentation: Clearly document each line item, including descriptions, quantities, unit costs, and any assumptions or considerations that went into the estimation using detailed notes.

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Learning about Job Order Contracting?

Job Order Contracting

Learning about Job Order Contracting? What is Job Order Contracting (JOC) ? JOC contracts typically have a one year durations, and up to four (4) option years. A locally researched unit price book (UPB) is core element. A unit prices book of 40,000 line items is sufficient for any JOC Program. via 4bt.us.

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Preparing Independent Government Estimates – IGEs , IGCEs

Job Order Contracting

Preparing Independent Government Estimates – IGEs is fundamental to achieving best value outcomes. Most Independent Government Cost Estimates are Not Well Documented. The usefulness of an IGE to a contracting officer and other Government interest depends largely upon its supporting documentation. FAR 36.203.

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BEST VALUE Job Order Contracting Program

Job Order Contracting

Powerful, yet easy-to-use job order contracting services and tools that simplify the JOC process and support best value repair, renovation, and new construction outcomes. JOC Contracts and Compliance Considerations. • JOC Cost Estimating. • If you think it would be beneficial to speak, book 15-minute introductory discussion.

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All things JOC – Job Order Contracting

Job Order Contracting

For All things JOC – Job Order Contracting click here … Structuring a best value JOC Program requires far more than getting a certification, buying software, or hiring a ‘JOC consultant” . How to evaluate a JOC Unit Price Book (UPB). How to line-time estimate. How to evaluate contractor proposals.

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Job Order Contracting – The Legal Side

Building Information Management

This is an example of Job Order Contracting from a legal perspective and that of a school district in Texas. FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION CVF JOB ORDER CONTRACTS (LEGAL) DATE ISSUED: 10/9/2013 1 of 3 UPDATE 98 CVF(LEGAL)-P. FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION CVF JOB ORDER CONTRACTS (LEGAL) DATE ISSUED: 10/9/2013 1 of 3 UPDATE 98 CVF(LEGAL)-P.

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Construction Cost Estimate – Independent, Objective, Job Order Contract Unit Price Book

Job Order Contracting

Construction Cost Estimate – Key Factors. The 4BT OpenJOC Unit Price Book meets all these criteria, delivering an independent, objective, and best value industry resource for real property owners, contractors, architects, engineers, and county, state, and local governments. CLOUD Cost Estimating.