Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

The industry average of 25% largely reflects the inefficiencies in bid preparation, lack of trust in cost estimates, and inconsistencies in pricing. Enhanced Credibility : Using objective, third-party data builds trust with clients, as it demonstrates a commitment to transparency and fairness in cost estimation.

Bidding 147

Bidding Construction Defense Contractors 147

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 14, 2022

How to line-time estimate. How to create an independent government estimate (IGE) in JOC. How to compare an IGE to a Contractor estimate. How to “negotiate” with a Contractor. The importance of locally researched cost data versus using factors or economic indexes. How to evaluate a JOC Unit Price Book (UPB).

Contract 263

Contract Procurement Estimating Negotiation 263

Construction Business Owner

MARCH 27, 2014

You priced estimates yourself, presented bids in person, signed every contract, made all the important decisions, negotiated subcontracts, ordered materials needed, supervised most jobs, handled all the paperwork, created invoices, paid the bills, met with customers and handled all the problems.

Subcontracting 187

Subcontracting Negotiation Bidding Estimating 187

HardHatChat

AUGUST 28, 2018

While we do our best to provide budget estimates that are as accurate as possible, there are inevitably times when projects bids come in higher than the client expected, or that unanticipated costs push the job over-budget.

Budgeting 337

Budgeting Budget Commercial Plans 337

Job Order Contracting

JULY 26, 2024

The fact that detailed unit price cost estimates using this type of information is rarely used and shared among owners and design/builders is largely responsible for cost overruns. Current, objective, verifiable, and detailed construction cost data is critical to achieving any useful level of cost visibility and cost management.

Construction 245

Construction Compensation CSI Equipment 245

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 23, 2022

What we in America call Estimators, and what the rest of the world calls Surveyors, have been around for thousands of years. Today, estimators are the unsung heroes of a project team. That doesn’t mean they didn’t exist before then, because even God needed an estimate. Watch our Estimating Master Class.

Estimating 105

Estimating Modeling Documentation Risk 105

HardHatChat

NOVEMBER 10, 2009

Sure, I know there will always be commercial developers who competitively bid all their projects, but from a commercial construction cost and timeline perspective, it pays to negotiate with a designated general contractor versus requesting multiple bids on a construction project. Reviewing bids can take weeks while negotiating takes days.

Commercial 168

Commercial Negotiation Bidding Contractors 168

Contractor Bookkeeping

DECEMBER 6, 2019

Offering an estimate or quote provides potential clients with a customized figure for what they can expect to pay based on what will be required to complete a specific project. The nature of some types of businesses makes it challenging to come up with a standard price list.

Negotiation 69

Negotiation Estimating Contract Legal 69

Job Order Contracting

MAY 9, 2017

Estimating Construction Costs for Job Order Contracts properly is critical to the success of any JOC program. Key performance indicators related to Estimating Construction Costs for Job Order Contracts: Average work order/project price. Number of owner/contractor negotiations. Number and dollar value of change orders.

Estimating 100

Estimating Contract Change Orders Construction 100

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

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).

Negotiation 191

Negotiation Contract Office Contractors 191

Best Practices Construction Law

MAY 7, 2014

The issue raises an important question: What should a contractor do during negotiations to allow for some “bargaining room” so as to avoid any appearance of filing a false claim? Owners often begins negotiations from the opposite end of the spectrum for the same reasons. Do not negotiate against yourself.

Claims 69

Claims Negotiation Bargains Visualization 69

HardHatChat

JUNE 7, 2010

As a shopping center landlord, or commercial property manager, having the appropriate preventive maintenance plan in place can also help you secure new tenants or help in rental negotiation.

Commercial 243

Commercial Retail Construction Negotiation 243

Construction Cost Estimating

AUGUST 9, 2013

A leading California based builder is seeking a senior estimator/cost planner - tier 2 builder for permanent basis. The desired candidate should have a minimum of 5 years Estimating experience with a Tier 1 or 2 builders covering projects to $100m +, and worked as a Cost Planner in a QS practice at some stage of the career.

Estimating 67

Estimating Negotiation California Software 67

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

The latter used for estimating, negotiating, project control and closeout. All that is needed is a bit of owner leadership, competency, and commitment. Commitment to a collaborative and fully transparent environment inclusive of an agreed-upon database of local construction.

Contract 264

Contract Los Angeles Consulting Procurement 264

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 31, 2018

A critical role of a Owner JOC Program Manager is the ability to review and negotiate JOC Contractor Estimates. The actual technical review of a cost estimate submitted by a JOC Contractor may be done by in-house estimators or owner’s representatives/consultants with appropriate capabilities and business relationships.

Management 100

Management Estimating Negotiation Documentation 100

Chianelli Estimating

NOVEMBER 20, 2011

Estimating for construction projects has become more difficult. We had developed Popeye’s Wimpy negotiation style, ” I’ll gladly pay you Tuesday for a hamburger today” . Eventually the reckless estimating practices of those contractors will be weeded out. This insanity must stop. .

Estimating 60

Estimating Bidding Construction Negotiation 60

Chianelli Estimating

DECEMBER 12, 2011

Send your your blue prints to an experienced Construction Estimating Service. They can provide a quantity take-off or a complete estimate or for those emergency bid occasions. Many Builders & General Contractors have benefited with reduced costs by outsourcing, alleviating the need of hiring a full time Estimator.

Estimating 68

Estimating Contractors Bidding Guidelines 68

Job Order Contracting

JULY 28, 2021

Among other things, Torres argued: The JOC contract, because it required that job order proposals be submitted after-the-fact, was not an enforceable contract but merely an agreement to negotiate. JOC Contract: Enforceable Contract or Mere Agreement to Negotiate. This is arithmetic, not negotiations.

Contract 130

Contract Negotiation Los Angeles Estimating 130

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

1) The SOW for the proposed order must contain sufficient detail to enable the Government to develop an independent government estimate (IGE), in accordance with FAR 36.203 and to ensure that the contractor can properly prepare a responsive and cost-effective proposal with a minimum of non-pre-priced tasks. (2) b) Statement of work. (1)

Contract 264

Contract Office Negotiation Documentation 264

Wolgast Corporation

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Here is one secret of the trade to save significant time during pre-construction, by giving your contractor a ballpark budget before design and/or estimating starts, an owner can take a shortcut in the preliminary phase and get to construction sooner. We can come to the owner with ideas without delays.

Budgeting 127

Budgeting Budget Estimating Construction 127

Construction Dive

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

The Florida DOT cleared the rail company to negotiate land leases for the project, which is expected to create 16,500 construction jobs from 2021 to 2024 for an estimated economic impact of $2.4 billion on the region.

Tampa 87

Tampa DOT Leases Negotiation 87

Construction Cost Estimating

JUNE 6, 2014

Deacon is looking for a senior level Estimator with experience in conceptual estimates, negotiated work, competitive bidding, etc. The ability to manage a workload of multiple estimates and participation in GC/ subcontractor project walks is required. 5+ yrs experience Estimating within Commercial Construction.

Estimating 45

Estimating Bidding Schedule Negotiation 45

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 22, 2018

Manage estimates, budgets and forecasts. Accurately estimate and manage LEAN construction programs and associated renovation, repair, and minor new construction projects. Clearly communicate work and project scope, deliver detailed line item estimates, and maintain operational efficiency and compliance. 4BT-CE Estimating.

Contract 100

Contract Estimating BIM Forecasting 100

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 10, 2018

Check the math and extensions of each estimate. Apply the negotiated coefficient to the estimate total. Know your contract plans and JOC Operations Manual. Randomly verify line items. Keep non pre-priced scope to less than or equal to 10% of a projects total cost. Review the coefficient.

Contract 100

Contract Bidding Negotiation Estimating 100

Construction Cost Estimating

JUNE 11, 2014

Estimating is a vital process in a construction business as it can increase the profit margin of an owner to a great extent. So the estimating system in an organization should be authentic, uncomplicated, well-organized and speedy in order that owner can concentrate his focus on constructing his business.

Estimating 45

Estimating Bidding Construction Overhead 45

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 28, 2016

Contractor prepared estimate/proposal. Owner may generate and independent owner estimate for comparison to the contractor estimate, or review the contractor’s estimate in detail.). Owner/Contractor negotiations and/or changes as needed. Owner request for a JOC task order / project proposal.

Contract 100

Contract Estimating Comparison Negotiation 100

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 7, 2017

Note: Annual updating of the UPB is recommended) Coefficients proposed by offerors are multiplied times the total of the project estimate developed using the unit prices in the Unit Price Book. d) An indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity (task order) contract which provides for the use of negotiated, definitive, bilateral orders (i.e.,

Contract 100

Contract Management Negotiation Estimating 100

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

Contractor prepares detailed line item cost estimate for the job order. Owner/contractor negotiations (as needed). Final Job Order estimate approved (or request cancelled) and ‘Notice to Proceed’ and ‘Job Order Package’ provided to contractor. This is also accompanied by a request for a joint site visit.

Renovating 100

Renovating Contract Negotiation Construction 100

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 30, 2017

Negotiations and Source Selection. Independent Owner Estimate Preparation. Protection of Owner Estimate. Negotiation of Job Order / Task Order. SAMPLE INDEPENDENT OWNER/GOVERNMENT ESTIMATE. COST ESTIMATE. Contractor Phase-Out Plan. Pre-RFP Review. Contract Funding. Preproposal Conference. Competitive Range.

Contract 100

Contract Negotiation Estimating Procurement 100

Construction Cost Estimating

JULY 14, 2010

A two day upcoming seminar on best estimating practices and real-life problems will be held on 8th & 9th September, 2010 at Omni Jacksonville Hotel, 245 Water St Jacksonville, FL 32202. Some renowned estimators and engineers will discuss on the topic of unit price estimating for facilities renovation, repair and remodeling.

Estimating 40

Estimating Jacksonville Negotiation Remodeling 40

Job Order Contracting

JULY 10, 2018

million in FY2016/17 and are estimated to total about $9.1 Negotiating the cost for individual projects is critical to ensuring the City receives quality work at a fair and reasonable price. Guidelines have not been established for evaluating and negotiating JOC proposals, and subcontractor selection requirements were not enforced.

Contract 100

Contract Negotiation Guidelines Procurement 100

Job Order Contracting

JULY 31, 2017

An ICR is a high level estimate audit that include a line item review that typically meets an agencies contract documents requirement. to gain an understanding of the proposed construction means and methods and its relation to estimate development. An Informal Compliance Review (ICR) is the most widely used form of review.

Contract 100

Contract Contractors Estimating Documentation 100

HardHatChat

JUNE 23, 2015

Working with a commercial contractor on a negotiated-bid basis, as Englewood Construction does with long-term client American Girl, can minimize the likelihood you’ll hear “no” from your GC during the bidding process. It turns out we were right, as the true cost of the allowance item ended up being nearly $800k more than estimated.

Commercial 120

Commercial Contractors Bidding Negotiation 120

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

Negotiations and Source Selection. Independent Owner Estimate Preparation. Protection of Owner Estimate. Negotiation of Job Order / Task Order. SAMPLE INDEPENDENT OWNER/GOVERNMENT ESTIMATE. COST ESTIMATE. Pre-RFP Review. Contract Funding. Preproposal Conference. Proposal Evaluation. Competitive Range.

Contract 100

Contract Negotiation Estimating Procurement 100

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 22, 2017

Negotiations and Source Selection. Independent Owner Estimate Preparation. Protection of Owner Estimate. Negotiation of Job Order / Task Order. SAMPLE INDEPENDENT OWNER/GOVERNMENT ESTIMATE. COST ESTIMATE. Pre-RFP Review. Contract Funding. Preproposal Conference. Proposal Evaluation. Competitive Range.

Contract 100

Contract Negotiation Estimating Procurement 100

Wolgast Corporation

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

This leasing team of Design-Builder, CPA, and Real Estate Attorney can help an owner negotiate their lease, get regulatory approvals quicker, obtain a build-out estimate, and a suitable design for their storefront so it’s easily identifiable among other retail shops.

Retail 127

Retail Leases Negotiation Michigan 127

Construction Cost Estimating

MARCH 1, 2011

Construction Cost Estimating Blog. Construction Estimating Checklist: A New Era of Estimating Service. If you are a newbie in the estimating service zone then you should know about construction estimating checklist and how to organize them. Now make sure to organize your estimate by phases, no more than 3 phases.

Estimating 40

Estimating Construction Inspections Software 40