Learning about Job Order Contracting?
What is Job Order Contracting (JOC)? JOC is both a procurement mechanism and a project delivery method. When designed and managed properly, JOC integrates planning, procurement, and project delivery processes and teams under a consistent programmatic workflow. In terms of procurement JOC is bid indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract between a facility owner and a professional JOC construction contractor. JOC contracts typically have a one year durations, and up to four (4) option years. Extensions are not generally allowed or advisable
When should JOC be used? JOC is proven to expedite construction work on existing or new facilities and other types of physical infrastructure for repair, renovation. remodeling, maintenance, and new construction requiring minimum design.
What tools are required for JOC? A locally researched unit price book (UPB) is core element. The use of national average cost data (with or without location factors) or assemblies do not provide adequate cost visibility or cost transparency. A unit prices book of 40,000 line items is sufficient for any JOC Program.
Do I need to hire a JOC consultant? Absolutely not. All the tools and services needed to design, implement, and manage an efficient and compliant JOC Program can readily be procured.
Do I need to procure a set of technical specifications from a JOC products and services provider? No. If you have an existing set of technical specifications that a current and appropriate, these can be referenced in the JOC. The UPB will automatically reflect commercial tasks for your area. If new tasks, or technical specifications are required, they can easily be added.
What is a typical JOC workflow?
What training and support is needed? All training and support is available from service-oriented, client-centric JOC vendors to assure owners and contractors can operate efficiently. These vendors have a goal to assure owners can manage their own JOC Programs in a fully compliant and effective manner. Training is multi-formant and multi-level and is available generally includes training videos and “Quick Start Guides” that can be accessed through various technologies.
Can owners create independent estimates? Yes. Owners can develop detailed cost proposals by line item and prepare an independent estimate. The owner creates an independent estimate in the same manner that a JOC contractor does, by creating a detailed scope of work and selecting line items and quantities. The agency can then automatically compare the estimate to the contractor estimate via the JOC software and focus on variances.
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Learning about Job Order Contracting is the first step towards efficient facilities repair, renovation, maintenance, and new builds.
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