Tuesday 9 October 2018

Things To Know About Job Order Contracting

By Ann Kelly


The choice of project delivery method used for construction, renovation and rehabilitation projects has a great impact on the time and finance allocated for it. Since most of these developments are in phases such as design phase and construction phase, the processes involved and using Job Order Contracting as a delivery tool will improve on working relationships between the owner and the contractor and save on overall time.

One of the most commonly used tool is the design-bid-build type which is still being used by some project owners currently. This tool involves the awarding of qualified designers who will take charge of the designing phase of the development and another different award to contractors for the construction phase. As much as it may be efficient, it is majorly process-oriented and brings a division among the proponent and the rest of the participants in the project.

With most proponents adopting the job order contracts method, a strong bond is created between the participants involved in the design and construction phases and the owner. This precise method has indeed become a go-to tool as it is popular in construction industries especially those involved in facility developments enabling them to exacerbate preconstruction timelines allowing them to meet their deadlines in good times.

This particular tool has a greater sense of accuracy when it comes to pricing of the plan as the criteria used is often precise, objective and consistent. Due to the fact that the work is set out for a specific amount of time, the tool allows the individual to have a budget estimate that will cater for all phases and meeting all the expected targets in good time.

This being a commonly used tool among proponents who have many small sized projects that include renovations and repairs, the owner does make an announcement of interest in potential contractors. This is done through giving a brief description of what the plan entails, the expectations to be met including desired date and time for the whole plan to be completed. Thereafter, a request for proposal is done by the owner so as to get a detailed price proposal, design and scope of work.

To further the process, this method allows the participants to work closely to find the best and most economical techniques to be used to complete the task. This is usually done through meetings and site visits by all participants. In addition to this, the request for proposal is then submitted for approval and checking to the project proponents.

With the approval done, the individual is able to carry out numerous developments to be done hence using time optimally. The completion of the development in good time will however depend on the efficiency of contractors selected. This requires a good amount of background checking which should be done by the proponent so as to avoid surprises or disappointments upon the commencing of work

It is also important for the owner to get proof that the company chosen indeed does exist. Proponents can receive a number of RFPs from companies that may not even exist. To prevent such fraudulent acts, the individual should be precise in checking for the credibility of the company it has chosen to work with before approving the RFP.




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