Job Order Contract Source Evaluation Plan

The primary objective of a Job Order Contract Source Evaluation Plan is to select the service provider that provides the BEST VALUE.

It some markets, one be might surprised to learn that a Job Contract Source Evaluation Plan is either not used, or is basically a simple modification of a typical procurement process.  The net result of such an approach however is a relatively high percentage of Job Order Contracting Programs that are under performing and too costly versus best management practice implementations.

Whether evaluating proposals for a JOC Consultant or JOC construction contractors, following a well thought out and accepted selection evaluation plan should provide the highest likelihood sourcing a contractor capable of delivering contract requirements at a reasonable cost.  This process may result in an award being made to a higher rated, higher priced offeror. In this case, it has been determined that the technical superiority and/or overall business approach, potentially including superior past performance outweighs the initial cost variables, however, the total cost of the program is anticipated to be lower.

Detailed requirements as identified in the Request for Proposal (RFP), and/or solicitation should communicate how evaluation of objective performance requirements will be accomplished and how the offeror will be credited for such performance.
Lowest price, technically acceptable, source selection process is generally not appropriate for JOC or other LEAN construction methods. Overall best value is not as likely to result from a selection that depends exclusively upon technical factors and lowest price. Past experience, and a thorough evaluation of other nontechnical factors afford greater visibility into total capabilities of an offeror.

Use of detailed technical and non-technical evaluation criteria that reflect the requirements of the JOC program enable the owner to emphasize technical ability, management abilities, quality, and past performance in reaching the best possible source selection decision.

Examples of evaluation criteria that have been effectively used wihtin a Job Order Contract Source Evaluation Plan:
(1) Project management ability, including key project management staff, technical support staff and the quality control plan.
(2) Subcontracting support capability and subcontract management, including identification of key subcontractors, purchasing system/level of subcontracting.
(3) Past and present performance information which will demonstrate ability to perform the proposed effort;
(4) Project execution, including sample project preparation/submission; and
(5) Price, including completeness, reasonableness.

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1. Collaborative, LEAN business practices associated with Job Order Contracting

2. Metrics including Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

3. How to foster continuous improvement

4. Financial transparency

5. Common terms, definitions, and standard data architectures

6. Methods to build long-term mutually beneficial relationships

7. Gaining a life-cycle / total-cost-of-ownership perspective versus first-cost mentality

8. Best value procurement strategies

9. Enabling technology

10. Focusing upon Outcomes