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
Randomly verify line items
Keep non pre-priced scope to less than or equal to 10% of a projects total cost
Review the coefficient
Apply the negotiated coefficient to the estimate total
Verify the current approved Unit Price Guide is being used
Question and validate the contractor’s proposal
DON’T:
Bid any of the approved JOC Contractors against each other or “Shop” bids
Solicit JOC proposals from non-approved JOC contractors
Assume a non pre-priced item is not in the Unit Price Book
Allow manipulation of the Unit Price Guide units, formulas, or descriptions
Allow non-normal working hour rates (overtime) on tasks that can be completed during normal working hours.
Use area cost factors, location factors, or similar techniques in an attempt to localize costs
Allow proposals developed using line items other than those from the currently approved Unit Price Book and noted NPP items.
