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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 “negotiate” with a Contractor.

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Job Order Contracting Overview

Job Order Contracting

While traditional construction delivery methods are fraught with problems, Job Order Contracting can consistently deliver quality repair, renovation, maintenance, and new construction projects on-time and on-budget. DO – Use locally researched detailed construction cost data that is regularly updated for your JOC unit price book (UPB).

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Army Job Order Contracts FAIL to meet AFARS requirements MOST OF THE TIME

Job Order Contracting

Army Job Order Contracts fail to meet critical AFARS requirements most of the time. The J OCPB (JOC Price Book: reflects the current local costs in detail for construction tasks expected to be performed in the geographical area of the base contract with the primary use of developing a detailed line-item price.

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Why Job Order Contracting was developed

Job Order Contracting

Why Job Order Contracting was developed. 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 ).

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Test the Bounds of Job Order Contracting?

Job Order Contracting

California Contractor Tests the Bounds of Job Order Contracting. There’s one project delivery method you may not be as familiar with though: Job Order Contracting, also known by its acronym JOC. JOC contracts are administered by public entities issuing a request for proposals. Think periodic maintenance of facilities.

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Unit Price Books Construction Cost Data

Job Order Contracting

Unit Price Books Construction Cost Data. Not surprisingly there is a great deal of confusion about Job Order Contracting, especially when it come to unit prices books and the use of appropriate and best value construction cost data. What Unit Price Book is best for your JOC Program depends upon several factors: Location (s).

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Job Order Contract Practices for Owners

Job Order Contracting

THE DO’S AND DON’TS OF A JOB ORDER CONTRACTING PROGRAM. DO: Know the JOC Contract and its dollar limits. Know your contract plans and JOC Operations Manual. Apply the negotiated coefficient to the estimate total. Assume a non pre-priced item is not in the Unit Price Book. Randomly verify line items.

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