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Commercial Construction Delivery Methods: 3 Times To Go With A Negotiated Bid

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Any long-time readers of Hard Hat Chat have probably picked up on the fact that I’m a big fan of the negotiated bid. While there are valid reasons a client might go the competitive bid route, there are many more scenarios where the negotiated delivery method is better for all parties. There are several benefits to doing so.

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JOC TASK ORDER Process Overview – USACE

Job Order Contracting

When NPP items are negotiated and incorporated in a task order, this does not incorporate the item in the UPB for subsequent use as a priced item. Only the contracting officer can negotiate/approve non pre-priced item(s) in the task order. Sample Task Order Proposal – Overview (not showing detailed unit price line items).

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Should Designers Be Liable to Contractors for Drawing Errors?

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By Bruce Jervis It has long been controversial: Should design professionals be directly liable to construction contractors for deficiencies in the drawings and specifications? On one hand, contractors necessarily rely on the design documents when bidding and performing the work. There are arguments on each side. ” Read more.

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Commercial Construction Project Planning: 3 Warning Signs Your Budget Might Go Bust

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In a best-case scenario, a general contractor budgets a job based on thorough architectural and engineered drawings that encompass not only the client’s design intent, but also careful planning for everything from mechanical systems to cosmetic finishes. But in reality, the quality of plans we receive to work with at this stage varies widely.

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

Job Order Contracting

However, informal (shop) and as-built drawings, incidental to the job, reflecting the plan of action and the completed project, are anticipated under a JOC. The contracting officer shall negotiate the modification and make a determination that the price is fair and reasonable. (d) as-built drawings and warranties).

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Writing a Job Order Contract Task Order

Job Order Contracting

The scope is further developed during and upon completion of the negotiation/scope clarification meetings. Any rationale for changes to the scope are documented until the final negotiations and subsequent job order contract task order is issued. Two of the new fixtures are to have emergency battery backup.

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Construction Estimator Duties And Responsibilities

Construction Cost Estimating

As for instance, he/ she should have sound knowledge for regarding drawings properly. They estimate work based on the proposals, blueprints, specifications, and concerned documents. Building construction estimator should contain strong knowledge about drawings of works. The estimator has to bill the quantities perfectly.