Job Order Contracting (JOC)
Purchase High Quality Construction Services Faster and for the Best Value
What is Job Order Contracting?
An Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) construction delivery method that allows many projects to be completed through a competitively-awarded contract. This single-solicitation process enables projects to start faster and creates partnerships between project owners and awarded contractors, resulting in higher quality work. As the creator of JOC, Gordian has decades of experience implementing and supporting successful JOC programs. Contact us to learn more.
Job Order Contracting 101
The revamped and improved Job Order Contracting 101 tells you everything you need to know about Gordian’s Procurement Solutions. From understanding basics to accessing a program and beyond, these videos explain how JOC helps leaders deliver for their communities.
Proven Benefits of Job Order Contracting
Arizona State University’s Del Webb School of Construction completed a study that found project owners report three main benefits of using JOC.
Gordian Job Order Contracting programs are trusted by procurement professionals and facilities teams to purchase construction services efficiently and complete high-quality renovations, maintenance projects and repairs faster. The following project types are ideal for JOC. Flip the titles to learn more:
Routine, Straightforward Projects
Projects that can be scoped, priced and completed quickly.
Time-Sensitive Projects and Emergency Work
Work that must be done immediately.
Backlogged Projects
Complete backlogged projects or team JOC contractors with in-house staff.
Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO)
Keep up with MRO requests like equipment and systems maintenance.
Projects with a Fixed Budget
Complete projects with a fixed budget, like a state or Federal grant.
Replacement-In-Kind Projects
Replacement of an item without needing to change design specs.
Why Procurement and Facilities Professionals Turn to Gordian’s JOC Solutions:
“It has been a successful program for us over the last 28 years, and we’ve used it for everything…with JOC, we’ve issued more than 3,000 work orders with a value of about $330 million.”
Francis Hoar | Administrative Director, Miami-Dade County Public Schools
Gordian’s award-winning JOC solutions offer a unique combination of accurate cost data, purpose-built software and unmatched industry expertise.
Accurate Project Price Proposals for Your Projects
A successful JOC project depends on an accurate price proposal. Under a Gordian JOC program, all construction costs are preset and published in our Construction Task Catalog® (CTC), a Unit Price Book of more than 275,000 construction Tasks. Each Task includes a detailed description, unit of measurement, unit price and, where applicable, demolition cost. The Unit Prices contain locally developed direct costs for material and labor. The CTC also includes technical specifications and general conditions that contain the specific language concerning the execution of the contract. Before a price proposal even reaches your desk, Gordian will review to make sure it aligns with the project scope, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Construction Spend Transparency and Control
Gordian’s Job Order Contracting solutions include access to a secure, cloud-based software that gives you all the tools you need to run a best-in-class program. Quality control measures ensure contract compliance and version histories create an accurate record of every price proposal. Easily collaborate with contractors using comments and highlighted line-item revisions, and set project milestones for a quick reference to your progress.
Experienced JOC Experts to Support Your Staff
Gordian has 30+ years of experience helping contract and manage construction services. We’ll help get contracts set up, perform contractor outreach, join site visits and review project proposals. This end-to-end program support supplements the experience and knowledge of your team, especially during peak construction seasons. That’s why Gordian JOC solutions are used to complete more than $3.77B in construction volume for more than 300 programs each year.
All Gordian Job Order Contracting Projects Follow the Same Proven, Transparent Process
Visit our Job Order Contracting Best Practices page for our insights into what makes a JOC program successful.
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“I gave a report to our board of supervisors where we saved, in just one year, $3.5 million using the JOC program.”
Mike Derr | Purchasing Officer, Monterey County
Still Have Questions About Job Order Contracting or Gordian JOC Programs?
Work with the JOC Experts
Gordian’s experienced construction and contracting professionals use their decades of expertise to provide you with end-to-end JOC program support that supplements the experience and knowledge of your team.