Federal Construction Contracting Blog

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Ultimately, DynCorp was not awarded a contract because its proposal received lower technical ratings than its competitors and its prices were the highest of all offerors. Court of Federal Claims rejected those arguments, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (Federal Circuit) affirmed that decision.

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Building Information Management

JULY 2, 2016

The potential for fraud, waste or abuse exists for Job Order Contracting as it does for any other construction delivery method. A review of audits performed on Job Order Contract is ample evidence of how lack of proper JOC Program set-up, internal controls, or lack of performance for owners or contractors has created non trivial issues.

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Contract Estimating Contractors Negotiation 40

Construction Specifier

JUNE 19, 2020

A great example of the latter is when architects and engineers preparing construction documents are allowed to employ their own standard specifications for a project, but need to use the owner’s own, possibly unique documents for Division 00–Procurement and Contracting Requirements. Conflicting requirements.

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Documentation Drafting Contract Claims 52

Construction Law

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Some interesting insights on the state of the industry and its contractual relationships emerge from the RIBA Construction Contracts and Law report (see News), the first since 2018. Claims for extensions of time was the most common cause of disputes, reported by 50% of respondents.

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Industrial Contract Consulting Negotiation 52

Construction Dive

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

By Bruce Jervis The competitive negotiation process is used with increasing frequency in the public procurement of construction contracts. Competitive negotiation provides public project owners with more flexibility than sealed bidding. But along with that flexibility come greater subjectivity and less accountability.

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Negotiation Procurement Claims Bidding 48

Viewpoint Construction Technology

AUGUST 15, 2018

When you are looking for a solution, you have the ability to choose from a wide variety of vendors who claim to offer the best solution for one particular component of your construction enterprise resource planning. Laborious procurement. Lesser procurement effort. The world is your oyster. No vendor lock-in.

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Software Software Construction Viewpoint 130

Best Practices Construction Law

MAY 20, 2016

When a client asks me about a particular contract provision and why it is “unfair” or “uneven”, we began a discussion about risk allocation. You see, the contract is used to shift the various risks on the project to the party most appropriate to handle it. What about the risk of escalation in material costs?

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Building Information Management

AUGUST 10, 2012

Flexible, scalable implementation and management support for owners standing up or improving Job Order Contracting programs. Lisa Cooley Associates was recently launched to help Owners implement Job Order Contracting and other solutions to the big problems that small projects can present. Procurement Assistance. RFP Development.

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Contract Resource Procurement Project Management 40

Building Information Management

APRIL 10, 2015

Job Order Contracting is an integrated, collaborative construction project delivery method with a 20 year+ track record. A Job Order Contracting (JOC) system is based on a competitively bid indefinite delivery-indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract between a facility owner and a construction contractor. The History of JOC.

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Contract Renovating Bidding Construction 40

Civil Lead

APRIL 22, 2020

When we are planning to construct a building or house the first question comes in our mind is we have to give a material contractor or labour contract. Whereas in the material contract all materials and labour required for the construction are supplied by the contractor. While the contractor may or may not do that.

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Contract Materials Housing Bargains 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 19, 2022

To successfully grow, construction firms need to effectively manage cash flow to procure materials, pay vendors and salaries, fund new projects, and finance other day-to-day business operations. Negotiate better contract terms. You sign a contract too fast to lock in a new job before doing your due diligence.

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Cash Flow Management Profitability Change Orders 59

Building Information Management

APRIL 24, 2016

JOB ORDER CONTRACTING. Job Order Contracting GUIDELINES & PROCEDURES. LEAN best management practices are integral to the administration of a Job Order Contract (JOC). Job order contracts, provides a flexible and responsive contractual capability in supporting its real property maintenance and renovation mission.

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Construction Dive

MAY 15, 2013

By procuring design and construction services from a single source, it is possible to commence construction before all of the design details have been completed. The government paid for construction work through a series of contract modifications authorizing “additional undefinitized funding.” ” Read more.

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Negotiation Construction Procurement Claims 48

Fieldwire

JANUARY 16, 2024

Preconstruction and procurement: Negotiate and sign contracts with subcontractors. Compare that to the price of a typical worker’s compensation claim at $41,747. Execution: Monitor worksite conditions and ensure quality control. Operations and management: Train building occupants in proper use.

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Project Management Management Construction Life Cycle 52

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

APRIL 15, 2014

State Credits available against the Corporate Income Tax: Education Credit (AS 43.20.014): Taxpayers that contribute to vocational education programs or accredited Alaska universities or colleges for educational purposes or facilities may claim a tax credit for 50% of the first $100,000, 100% of the next $200,000, and 50% of further contributions.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

MARCH 21, 2014

The program is capped at 10,000 new jobs being claimed each year by all participants; whereas a taxpayer is limited to a maximum of 400 new jobs per year. Qualified research expenses generally include wages, supplies and contract research costs. Eligibility qualifications are different for rural and metro areas.

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Income Finance Zoning Equipment 75

Building Information Management

JULY 27, 2016

Various cost information is typically formatted as Products & Activities, General or Routine Maintenance, New Construction, Renovation and/or Repair, Sustainability/Green, Job Order Contracting (JOC), or any combination thereof. Procurement Requirements and Contracting Requirements. 00 00 00 Procurement and Contracting.

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Equipment Construction Schedule Concrete 45

Building Information Management

JULY 27, 2016

Various cost information is typically formatted as Products & Activities, General or Routine Maintenance, New Construction, Renovation and/or Repair, Sustainability/Green, Job Order Contracting (JOC), or any combination thereof. Procurement Requirements and Contracting Requirements. 00 00 00 Procurement and Contracting.

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Equipment Construction Schedule Concrete 40

Building Information Management

JUNE 22, 2012

tool is being designed to capture OJT requests so that the volume an scope can be analyzed and a program developed to provide vehicles for these organization to ensure their personnel possess the competencies that they are claiming credit for. Business, Budget and Contract ing. o Contracting. o Contract Management.

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