JOC: Frequently Asked Questions

What is Job Order Contracting (JOC)?

Job Order Contracting (JOC) is a unique, indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) procurement process that helps facility and infrastructure owners complete many repair, maintenance, renovation and straightforward new construction projects through a competitively awarded contract. Unlike traditional bidding where each project is identified, designed and then put out to bid, Job Order Contracting establishes competitively-bid prices up front and eliminates the need to separately bid each project. OMNIA Partners has partnered with Gordian to help you efficiently procure construction solutions. 

Why would I use Job Order Contracting?

The construction timeline does not always include the procurement process. This process can take months to complete. With Job Order Contracting there is a simplified way to expedite the construction procurement process. Local contractors bid on an IDIQ contract, not individual jobs. Locally awarded contractors that are available through OMNIA Partners can be viewed per state here. The solicitation process is done upfront, and pricing is established with a UPB. Awarded JOC contractors are ready to begin work at a preset price as soon as the project is identified. JOC simplifies and expedites the construction procurement process, so work can begin faster.

How does a Gordian Job Order Contracting program save time?

Traditional procurement cycles typically take months to complete and require a significant amount of administrative and technical resources. Job Order Contracting reduces this time significantly. In fact, a study by Arizona State University found that JOC project owners report a 65% reduction in overall service delivery compared with traditional project delivery methods.

Once a Job Order Contract is awarded, the owner can ask the contractor to perform a series of projects. There is no need to prepare, copy, advertise and distribute bid packages for each project. This time-consuming front-end process is completed one time, rather than repeated for each project, and the procurement process takes weeks instead of months. Arizona State’s study revealed that 94% of Job Order Contracting projects are delivered on time, compared to only 63% for Design-Bid-Build and 73% for Design-Build.

Gordian has more experience implementing JOC programs and helping owners and contractors execute projects than anyone else in the industry. We have spent 30+ years refining a repeatable, proven JOC process, and OMNIA Partners is excited to partner with Gordian to provide additional resources. 

How can I access a Gordian Job Order Contracting Program?

You can access competitively awarded Job Order Contracts through cooperative purchasing networks via our ezIQC® solution. JOC is available through OMNIA Partners via Gordian's ezIQC® program. All Gordian JOC contracts are publicly advertised for competitive bidding and awarded in accordance with the local procurement laws.

Gordian & OMNIA Partners

Gordian and OMNIA Partners offer a competitively solicited and publicly awarded solution for your construction procurement needs. With over 30 years of experience, Gordian offers proven solutions to complete your project with efficiency. ezIQC® is available through OMNIA Partners in Maryland, Michigan, Washington, DC, Florida and New Mexico. Learn how ezIQC® is a great solution for your next construction project. 

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