Who is Using JOC Today
Job Order Contract at Work
The true excitement and value of a professional Job Order Contracting program are the wide variety of results for owners and users. These successful projects demonstrate the on-going, practical performance and value to many different organizations and needs.
City/Municipality
JOC User/Owner:
City of Phoenix, ArizonaProject Description: As of November 2007, the Department has distributed nearly 2500 job order projects amounting to $284 million. Some typical City of Phoenix job order contracts have included abatement, aquatic maintenance, demolition, environmental, fire hydrant replacement, park lighting, plumbing, sewer rehabilitation, street transportation, and storm drains. Since the inception of the 2000 legislation for alternative project delivery methods, the City has advertised nearly 60 job order contract solicitations. Contracts have been successfully awarded to 128 contractors, with nine contracts awarded to minority-owned, women-owned and small business firms.
The following are a few of City Of Phoenix JOC projects:
• Multi-phased remodel of the Public Works Metro Building
• Replacement and completion of concrete sidewalks at the Indian Bend Park playground prior to a major Park dedication
• Shemer Art Gallery conversion and remodel of a donated residence for ADA compliance
• Addition of critical mill work for the Palo Verde & Maryvale Community Center
• Paving an off-site street to control surface drainage for Fire Station # 49
• Correcting the ADA sidewalk slopes surrounding the City Municipal Court Building during a holiday week end and within a 24 hour work schedule
• Paving the parking lot adjacent to a public swimming pool prior to the opening of the swimming seasonThe initial challenges of the job order program was the education of procurement staff, then our client departments, and ultimately our contractors and consultants. We will continue the growth of our program while ensuring adherence to State legislation and City regulations.
Job Order Contracting has developed into a timely and efficient use of the City’s construction projects. What took months to procure in the low-bid process and has transformed into weeks. In addition, we receive quality work in a partnering environment that focuses on meeting our clients’ needs in an expeditious and professional manner.
As one project manager expressed, “It’s nice that we can get a contract in place relatively quickly with a qualified construction firm. They know the drill…we know the drill…”
"If there is anything that has surprised me about our use of Alternate Project Delivery Methods it has been how much work we have done utilizing Job Order Contracting. I knew we would do a lot of CM at Risk and Design-Build projects, but I never thought JOCs would become so popular. The speed that we able to achieve and the quality of the finished projects has made Job Order Contracting a very valuable tool in our tool box. Obviously, the process works for our client departments or they wouldn't be demanding that we make more JOCs available to them. " Wylie Bearup, PE, PhD
City Engineer, City of Phoenix.Submitted by CJE Member Organization:
City Of Phoenix
