Leveraging Cooperative Purchasing to Start a New JOC Program
Job order contracting (JOC) is a construction procurement method that saves time and money compared to traditional procurement methods. Agencies using JOC know that it’s a best practice for repetitive maintenance and renewal projects that are common line items in the backlog.
You may be wondering what types of projects are well-suited for JOC? Projects like repetitive maintenance, renovation, and emergency construction projects, especially those that must be completed quickly, are great candidates for JOC programs. It’s good to keep in mind that local, state, or organizational procurement codes often define which types of projects are authorized. In addition, these codes generally define the maximum contract and individual project cost limits that apply.
Many public agencies such as the federal government, state and local government, housing authorities, public works and transportation departments, higher education institutions, K12 school districts, and public healthcare providers are the most frequent users of JOC. While public entities are the traditional users of JOC procurement, there is significant opportunity in the private sector to apply a similar approach and create value.
Although JOC programs require time and effort to initiate, once the program is active the benefits far outweigh the initial commitment. Those looking to start a JOC program often begin by planning a solicitation for vendors who provide the software, cost data, and support services necessary to execute JOC projects. Did you know you can fast track your new JOC program by leveraging cooperative purchasing?
Operate more efficiently
FOS can help you get started with JOC through Sourcewell, a self-sustaining government organization with over 40 years of dedicated service helping government, education, and nonprofit agencies operate more efficiently through a variety of solutions. Through our competitively awarded contract with Sourcewell, we offer our Simplebid® JOC platform. Simplebid® is a rapid construction procurement platform that allows users to handle program management, cost estimating, proposal development, and proposal review all from a fast and secure web-based software. By leveraging our Sourcewell agreement your agency can get started with a JOC program at no cost upfront for implementation plus competitive pricing for a variety of ongoing program support services.
Already have a JOC program and thinking about exploring other options?
We know that transitions are intimidating, procurements spend resources, and program continuity is a critical component to ongoing operations. Don’t hesitate to bring our team onboard to explore what we can offer your organization. With FOS’ Simplebid® platform, you can work as a master of contract management with expedited proposal development tools, advanced proposal review, and sophisticated approval workflows. Our platform integrates with existing information management platforms – ensuring your entire team is on the same page. Use cooperative purchasing to bring competition into your JOC program and evaluate the offerings of different service providers.
Whatever the status of your JOC program, FOS is prepared to improve your performance metrics and user experience with our Simplebid® platform.