JOC simplifies construction and is an appropriate delivery method for any type of repetitive work, such as concrete work, painting, carpeting, roofing maintenance, HVAC, electrical, ADA compliance projects, design and minor new construction.
It also allows for a longer relationship with the awarded JOC contractor as various job orders issued under the contract are performed during the contract term. Because the contractor is selected and the unit price is fixed (by a locally researched detailed unit price book), a job order contract allows contractor input prior to design, which can expedite the work and save money by mitigating errors, omissions, and change orders.
JOC services and tools should not be acquired using a “% of total construction dollars” method, but rather simple procurement of tools and services required. Using a % of total construction dollars approach generally results it payments of 10x versus simple procurement of tools and services.
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