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All things JOC – Job Order Contracting

Job Order Contracting

They have been set up to simply procure construction/maintenance services faster, and in manner cases without traditional or proper oversight. How to integrate internal and external planning, procurement, and project delivery teams. How to evaluate a JOC Unit Price Book (UPB). How to “negotiate” with a Contractor.

Contract 222
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Comprehensive job order contracting (JOC) system implementation and support services

Job Order Contracting

Ensure contractors do not inflate or negotiate price proposals to account for bidding adjustment factors too low. Maintain transparency, oversight, and accountability standards required for public procurement that are often compromised by traditional JOC programs. Update unit price books per contract.

Contract 198
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Job Order Contracting Overview

Job Order Contracting

DO – Use locally researched detailed construction cost data that is regularly updated for your JOC unit price book (UPB). DON’T – Do not use a national average cost book and attempt to create a UPB, with or without factors or construction cost indices (CCIs). JOC requires a focus upon change management.

Contract 264
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10 Easy Steps to Create a JOC Task Order

Job Order Contracting

Request for Proposal (RFP) Issued by Owner (Issue by Procurement). Preliminary Proposal (Detailed line item proposal by JOC contractor using approved current unit price book. Negotiation of Proposal. Pre­Proposal Meeting. Job Order Issued.

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JOC TASK ORDER Process Overview – USACE

Job Order Contracting

Each stage in the JOC task order process is designed to assure collaboration on an early and ongoing basis, clearly communicate a detailed scope of work, and manage all aspects of construction planning, procurement, and project delivery. Only the contracting officer can negotiate/approve non pre-priced item(s) in the task order.

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Why Job Order Contracting was developed

Job Order Contracting

Job Order Contracting (JOC), an alternative to the sealed bid method of procuring facility construction and repair services, was developed by the Federal Government in the 1980s to reduce the processing time and administrative effort required for smaller construction jobs ( Source ). Why Job Order Contracting was developed.

Contract 100
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The Importance of Prevailing Wage Rates to Owners, Builders, and AE’s

Job Order Contracting

Understanding and having access to current, actionable, prevailing wage rates for your area… AND associated locally researched unit price book (UPB) with detailed line item cost data is CRITICAL to REAL PROPERTY OWNERS, BUILDERS, aAE’s, and Oversight Groups.