Enhancing Integrity in Public Procurement, requires public sector procurement professionals to improve their performance in achieving efficiency and advancing public policy objectives. Well-governed public procurement contributes directly to greater public trust, enhanced well-being and more prosperous and inclusive communities.
The above is particularly true for physical infrastructure repair, renovation, sustainability, and new build projects. Unfortunately, the fact is that capital projects have been perennially beset with problems, and often tend to start late, balloon in cost, and finish well past their timelines, sometimes by years.
That said, integrated LEAN construction services planning, procurement, and project delivery methods are available to significantly improve outcomes. Job Order Contracting is one of these solutions. However, Some public sector agencies think JOC “pay as you go services” are appropriate and cost effective.
In point of fact, paying a percentage fee to a “JOC consultant” for tools and services is up to 10x more expensive than simply paying for annual software and cost data subscriptions, and any required training.
Thus, public sector procurement and facilities management professionals should take a hard look cost and associated benefits of their current and planned JOC Programs. Paying 10x more for
a JOC Program is contrary to the fiduciary responsibilities of public sector professionals.
While it may be “easier” to get approval from “operating funds” versus capital expenditures, easier is rarely better.
Reply is your are interested in case studies of how some public sector procurement agencies are on a path towards improved governance.
Best,
Peter
