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Harnessing the Power of RPA

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Common expenses for operating a construction business include labor, materials, insurance, permits, office space, vehicles, trailers and other incidentals. Furthermore, some company expenses are not negotiable and are often the largest portion of mandatory expenses, such as labor costs.

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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. The government is responsible for developing the scope of work.

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Test the Bounds of Job Order Contracting?

Job Order Contracting

When entering into a JOC contract, a JOC contractor agrees to perform work at prices set forth in a Construction Task Catalog also known as a unit price book which includes current local labor, material and equipment costs. In 2011, LAUSD audited Torres’ project files as it was permitted to do under the JOC contract.

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The New Normal: Commercial Construction Continues in Unprecedented COVID-19 Times

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We also have a pipeline of projects in preconstruction services or under negotiation, and those functions continue uninterrupted. Planning additional time for permitting and inspections in areas where municipalities are closed or operating with a limited staff in compliance with shelter-in-place orders.

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Preparing Independent Government Estimates – IGEs , IGCEs

Job Order Contracting

An exception to this rule may be made during contract negotiations to allow the contracting officer to identify a specialized task and disclose the associated cost breakdown figures in the Government estimate, but only to the extent deemed necessary to arrive at a fair and reasonable price. ” Preparing an Owner’s Estimate.

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Environmental Regulations in Construction: What Contractors Need to Know

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Environmental laws provide the backbone for permitting and reporting requirements on construction projects, while a wide variety of state and municipal laws impose even stricter rules. NPDES permits are issued by states that have obtained EPA approval to issue permits or by EPA Regions in states without such approval.

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Consistent Delivery of On-time, On-Budget, Quality Renovation, Repair, and Construction

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Associated Documents and Reports (JOC Operations Manual, Notice to Bidders, Bid Forms, RFP, Proposal Form, Negotiations Records, Close-out Form/Package). Coefficient make up defined in contract and examples of items that may be including are overhead, profits, taxes, fringe benefits, permits, clean up.

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