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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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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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Commercial Construction Tips: Six Best Practice Resolutions for 2011

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Now, how many of you have had to pay for a second set of drawings because your GC found something that would alter the architect’s original plans? Most of our work comes through the competitive bid process , but we welcome negotiating with clients and so should you. Bring your GC in early.

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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? Contractors cannot recover in negligence from design professionals for economic losses caused by errors in the drawings and specifications. ” Read more.

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Commercial Construction Best Practices: Debunking Construction Change Order Myths

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While some construction change orders will be out of your control, such as last-minute requests from a municipality, the majority of change orders happen because the full scope of work wasn’t included in the bid drawings. And that my friend is something you can control – design and construction.

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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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