Federal Construction Contracting Blog

JANUARY 26, 2024

billion small business set-aside shipbuilding contract to a business concern that was later determined to be other than a small business. Following that determination, the USCG awarded the contract. In Steiner Construction Co., the Government Accountability Office (GAO) upheld the U.S. Coast Guard’s (USCG) award of a $1.19

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Job Order Contracting

JULY 26, 2019

Job Order Contracting BASICS. Contracts may be renewable via option years, for up to four additional years based upon applicable laws/regulations. The total value of all jobs performed in a one-year contract term shall not exceed the maximum threshold amount. Job Order Contracting Basics. Job Order Contacting.

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The Constructor

MAY 9, 2023

The construction industry is a complex web of laws, regulations, ethics, and policies that must always be followed. From the health and safety of workers to environmental regulations and contracts, there is no shortage of legal and ethical considerations to consider.

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Lets Build

MAY 11, 2022

Most construction companies, project managers , and contractors will deal with preliminaries in their construction contracts. We’ll define preliminaries in construction, discuss what prelims are, and gain an understanding of what preliminary costs are included in a construction contract. What do preliminaries in construction mean?

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Job Order Contracting

JULY 12, 2018

Collaborative construction delivery, such a job order contracting (JOC) can meet this goal, however, the JOC Program must observe LEAN fundamental processes, not carry excessive fees, and provide mutual benefit to owners and contractors. Isn’t time to rethink, reshape, and rewrite you Job Order Contract?

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Construction Law

AUGUST 1, 2022

It could have been worse, as KPMG was given a ‘discount’ of some £6 Million for cooperating with the regulator’s inquiry. The false information was supplied to the regulator when it was carrying out an audit quality review (AQR) on KPMG’s 2016 audit of Carillion and an audit in 2014 of Regenersis, an IT outsourcer. But weren’t.

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Job Order Contracting

MAY 31, 2017

Roles and responsibilities of a job order contracting program manager are both diverse and key to overall success. Job Order Contracting Program Manager. Let’s take a look at the roles and responsibilities of a job order contracting program manager. The post Job Order Contracting Program Manager appeared first on 4BT.

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Construction Dive

JULY 2, 2019

The Department of Homeland Security will let Southwest Valley Constructors' $33 million project commence without having to adhere to approximately 30 environmental and other conditions.

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Job Order Contracting

APRIL 15, 2018

An Introduction to Job Order Contracting – The LEAN OpenJOC(TM) Way! #1 Job Order Contracting (JOC) is a way for organizations to get numerous, commonly encountered construction projects done quickly and easily through multi-year contracts. Improving the Army’s Job Order Contracting Program. JOC Basics. and Linda T.

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Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 25, 2017

Job Order Contracting Program Implementation Strategy. A Job Order Contracting Program Implementation Strategy based upon best management practices considers multiple interrelated factors. Federal/County/State/Local regulations/ordinances/requirements. Job Order Contract Documents. Number of option years / periods.

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Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 25, 2017

Work execution and contract administration. It’s generally considered that numerous and repetitive renovation, repair, maintenance, and/or sustainability work, and minor new construction with a minimum annual volume of $2M is appropriate for job order contracting. Development of acquisition/procurement approach. Monitoring.

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Job Order Contracting

APRIL 13, 2018

LEAN Job Order Contracting provides a shared work environment and defined workflows that enable all participants to contribute to continuous improvement. Whether State, County, Local and/or Federal statutes/regulations apply, compliance must be assured. The post Job Order Contracting – The LEAN Way appeared first on 4BT.

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Pro Builder

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Construction Companies Planning to Include Anti-Bias Clauses in Their Contracts. Contracts with subcontractors are undergoing changes as well, including adding anti-bias clauses and establishing a zero-tolerance policy toward jobsite harassment and hate. Regulations. Wed, 10/26/2022 - 11:37. Jobsite Safety. Jobsite Safety.

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Job Order Contracting

JUNE 13, 2017

JOB ORDER CONTRACT PROCUREMENT STRATEGY. A JOB ORDER CONTRACT PROCUREMENT STRATEGY spans process of soliciting/marketing, contractor selection, and award of a Job Order Contract involves technical and business strategies. JOB ORDER CONTRACT PROCUREMENT STRATEGY TIMING / Months. Contracting Considerations.

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Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

The usefulness of an IGE to a contracting officer and other Government interest depends largely upon its supporting documentation. The net result is that without verifiable, current, and local detailed cost data, contracting offices and facilities sustainment and/or management teams are at a significant disadvantage. FAR 36.203.

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Job Order Contracting

MAY 2, 2017

Outsourcing Job Order Contracts is contrary to the fundamental concepts this LEAN construction delivery method and at best should be considered only as a temporary solution. First, however, a quick explanation about what I mean by outsourcing job order contracts is called for. As a result project timelines and benefits are put at risk.

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Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

UNDERSTANDING THE CONTRACTOR’S JOB ORDER CONTRACT COEFFICIENT. A Job Order Contract Coefficient is a numerical factor that represents costs (generally indirect costs) not included in the unit price line items within the Unit Price Book, UPB, associated with the Job Order Contract. Sales tax on material and equipment costs.

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Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 18, 2016

JOB ORDER CONTRACTING (JOC) Operations Manual. Completed Individual Job Orders (IJO), Task Order (TO), or Job Orders (JO) are submitted to the a designated office/person in accordance with regulations and standard procedures. The distribution of functions associated with contract operations, including issuance of task.

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Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 12, 2016

Job Order Contract – Who, What, How, Why, & Timing. The Who, What, How, Why, & Timing of a Job Order Contract requires thought, multi-discipline integration, and proven LEAN business processes. compliance with all regulations, mandates, and requirements. supporting technology, 3.), and implementation.

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Job Order Contracting

MARCH 29, 2017

Best Practice Job Order Contracting. The DOD has long been recognized as the leader in best practice job order contracting. Thus while County, State, and Local Governments in general have a ways to go in deploying Best Practice Job Order Contracting, the potential benefit are certainly worth the effort. Note that for.

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Federal Construction Contracting Blog

AUGUST 30, 2021

The SBA made numerous changes to its regulations in the past year, but the FAR Council has largely failed to keep pace. Then, earlier this month, the FAR Council published three final rules to implement long-awaited changes to the FAR’s small business contracting requirements.

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Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 2, 2017

IPD LEAN Construction JOB ORDER CONTRACTING – all are interrelated and all can lead to measurably improved outcomes for all participants. JOC – Job Order Contracting – IPD specifically for renovation, repair, and minor new construction projects. IPD LEAN Construction JOB ORDER CONTRACTING – PRACTICES.

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Green Building Law Update

AUGUST 13, 2017

In an effort to mitigate risk you should not contract directly with an environmental consultant, but rather your attorney should contract with that consultant. The litigation need not be ongoing or even imminent and it may simply be possible future litigation.

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Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 21, 2018

LEAN OpenJOC(TM) Job Order Contracting has a number of distinct advantages for repetitive repair, renovation, minor new construction and maintenance projects. The Additional Benefits of LEAN OpenJOC Job Order Contracting. Not all implementations of Job Order Contracting are the same. The Origins of IDIQ and JOC.

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Job Order Contracting

JUNE 9, 2017

Job Order Contracting Lessons Learned Regarding Improving Construction Productivity … First and foremost, the primary issue impacting low productivity and poor life-cycle management of built environment is the need for higher levels of leadership and ownership on the part of real property Owners. All, however REQUIRE the following….

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Safety Services Company

JULY 15, 2019

Marijuana Regulation at Work. Understandably, marijuana regulation at work has been a topic of much discussion in the media and at the state and federal regulatory levels over the past few years. State and Federal Usage Regulations. Bus and truck drivers.

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Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 23, 2016

ESC Region 19 Allied States Cooperative Awards Four BT Job Order Contract Consulting. Nationwide innovative cooperative selects Four BT, LLC to provide Job Order Contracting Services to its membership. Job Order Contracting, The LEAN Contruction Delivery Process. DALLAS – Sept. Mark Powell, President, Four BT, LLC.

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Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

“The way in which procurement is often managed can reduce the likelihood that a building will be safe […] Issues at this stage, for example inadequate specification, focus on low cost or adversarial contracting, can make it difficult (and most likely, more expensive) to produce a safe building.”.

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Federal Construction Contracting Blog

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Department of Veterans Affairs (the VA) contract, learned the hard way that a contractor simply cannot ignore a size protest, regardless of its actual merit. The contracting officer forwarded the protest to the cognizant SBA Area Office (Area Office). Sanford Federal, Inc., the selected awardee for a U.S.

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Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 26, 2016

On Call Renovation, Repair Construction – Job Order Contracting. On-call renovation, repair, sustainability and maintenance contracts, especially JOB ORDER CONTRACTS can significantly improve construction project efficiency and financial transparency… IF they are developed managed, and monitored properly.

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BD+C

DECEMBER 18, 2014

Federal contractors may be subject to several new rules in 2015 that impact how they are selected for contracts and how they do business with the federal government. Regulations Codes and Standards'

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BD+C

MAY 23, 2013

Current federal contracting laws are harming the livelihood of small architecture firms, costing the government more money by increasing the number of firms competing, while discouraging small firms from entering the market, according to AIA testimony presented today on Capitol Hill.

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Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 22, 2020

Ensure vendor/ contractor compliance with all safety and code regulations. Use Job Order Contracting (JOC) procedures, software and documentation. Select and negotiate architect and engineer consultants for design contracts. Provide other customer service, coordination, and related duties as required.

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Construction Enquirer

MAY 16, 2023

The National Access & Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) has released its annual Safety Report showing the lowest rates of accidents among NASC contractor members since records began – indisputably proving that audited, regulated, NASC membership leads to safe scaffolding and access operations.

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Job Order Contracting

JULY 26, 2017

16 Things Every Contractor Should Know When Bidding a Job Order Contract is just an introduction to anyone interested in JOC. Be Specifications should be per the Job Order Contract and associated with the UPB. All local, state, and national codes apply to work done under an executed contract. Learn more… 1.

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Construction Law Monitor

FEBRUARY 17, 2014

This is a very heavily regulated industry, with complex deals and transactions happening daily. Contracts between developers, owners and the installers of the underground tanks is essential. All of these aspects are heavily regulated by both local and state government. Gas Related Regulation. Construction and Development.

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Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Job order contracting is program-based LEAN, integrated planning, procurement, and project delivery method. JOC Programs should also be audited by independent third parties, and compliant with all applicable laws/regulation. JOC is not a project, it is a program. The post JOC is NOT a PROJECT appeared first on 4BT.

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