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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 line-time estimate. How to evaluate contractor proposals.

Contract 218
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Preparing Independent Government Estimates – IGEs , IGCEs

Job Order Contracting

Preparing Independent Government Estimates – IGEs is fundamental to achieving best value outcomes. Most Independent Government Cost Estimates are Not Well Documented. The usefulness of an IGE to a contracting officer and other Government interest depends largely upon its supporting documentation. FAR 36.203.

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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).

Contract 264
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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.

Contract 228
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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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Estimating Construction Costs for Job Order Contracts

Job Order Contracting

Estimating Construction Costs for Job Order Contracts properly is critical to the success of any JOC program. Is the unit price book being used truly independent, objective, and transparent? Key performance indicators related to Estimating Construction Costs for Job Order Contracts: Average work order/project price.

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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. Check the math and extensions of each estimate. Apply the negotiated coefficient to the estimate total. Randomly verify line items.

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