Keep campuses safe, functional and ready to learn.
Job order contracting (JOC) software that simplifies maintenance across campuses, so educators and students stay focused on learning.
Proactive stewardship starts with the right platform: Simplebid.
A school’s mission is only as strong as the environment that supports it. We know proactive stewardship of your built environment is essential to student success. Our job order contracting (JOC) software, Simplebid® is designed to help Pre-K through higher ed institutions manage aging infrastructure and deferred maintenance without disrupting the academic calendar. By pairing a localized unit price book (UPB) with school-friendly scheduling, we ensure your campus remains a safe, compliant and inspiring place to learn.
Integrated assessment coordination and remediation planning to keep your campus accessible and safe.
Assembly-based pricing that reflects your specific campus materials, local labor rates and regional wage rules.
Rapid mobilization and scheduling tools designed specifically for the high-intensity summer project window.
Simplebid exports program, spend and work order data in standard formats ready for use in your financial and facility systems.
Generate clear, visual reports that translate complex procurement data into easy-to-understand internal and public updates.
Campus maintenance challenges.
Managing a diverse portfolio of buildings — from historic lecture halls to modern labs — requires more than a fix it mindset. It requires a strategic partner who understands the unique pressures of educational facilities.
Aging buildings and limited staffing make it difficult to stay ahead of critical repairs.
Facilities teams face extreme peak workloads during summer and winter breaks, with zero margin for error.
Every dollar spent must be defensible, requiring clear data to justify funding allocations to boards and stakeholders.
Ensuring ADA and code compliance across multiple sites is a constant, complex priority.
Contract, project and work order management tools, right in your pocket.
Our Simplebid® software creates a centralized management framework for organized, competitive procurement.
- Client strategic product planning
- Program development
- File storage & sharing
- Robust and custom reporting
- PCI security standards compliance
- VPAT assessments
- Secure web infrastructure
- Infinite file storage
- Unlimited users
Summer and term planning: a smarter JOC approach.
Our approach combines on-site expertise with data-driven analysis to help organizations reduce uncertainty, protect investments and plan with confidence.
We replace repetitive solicitations with a single master contract and a campus-specific UPB, allowing you to move from scope to start in days.
Our tools are built for school-friendly scheduling, helping you prioritize safety work and mobilize contractors during critical windows like summer breaks.
We lead contractor outreach programs to ensure your JOC program supports local businesses and meets your institution’s inclusion goals.
Every project is backed by a digital audit trail, giving you the confidence to report on progress and compliance.
Maximize your critical work windows with reduced procurement timelines.
Use condition and risk data to prioritize limited funds where they are needed most.
Ready to work with industry leaders?
Managing JOC doesn’t have to feel like a tangled mess of spreadsheets, emails and red tape.
Predictable outcomes for private portfolios.
Organizations of every size trust FOS to understand their needs. See how schools, universities, health systems, and state and local governments across North America have benefited from proactive, data-informed facilities management services.
Property Portfolio Manager
We achieved faster project starts with full cost visibility and minimal disruption to our tenants. It’s the most efficient way we’ve found to manage recurring work.
COO, Commercial Real Estate Firm
The custom UPBs matched our existing vendor agreements perfectly, giving us a greater level of control over our maintenance budget.
Request a campus demo.
Ready to see how a customized JOC program can protect your campus and your budget? Request a demo today to see a sample summer schedule and market-specific UPB items.
Have questions? We’re here to help.
Absolutely. JOC is an excellent tool for routine maintenance, repair and modernization projects that typically surge during school downtimes like spring and winter breaks and summer vacation.
Our platform features a rapid NTP workflow. Because the contract and pricing (UPB) are already established, you can issue a work order and get a contractor on-site in a fraction of the time it takes for a traditional emergency bid.
Our team is knowledgeable in the complex procurement regulations of educational institutions. We ensure your JOC program is fully compliant with state and local rules, providing a transparent audit trail for every transaction.
We provide hands-on workshops for your facilities team and your contractor network. Our goal is to ensure everyone is confident and competent in their role, from building the first estimate to final close-out.