Intro to Job Order Contracting

October 28, 2022

Teamwork, transparency, and efficiency — the pillars of job order contracting (JOC). If your organization is a public (or private) entity, you may have some questions about what we mean when we say “job order contracting.” Essentially, job order contracting is a way to speed up your procurement processes. Ever wonder how you’re going to find the time on the calendar to finish all of the maintenance projects on your list? JOC can help! By establishing competitive bid prices up front, the traditional project bidding process is eliminated. This means building owners can complete multiple projects through one contract, saving time and money.

This is just one way in which JOC streamlines processes, but we've come up with answers to several commonly asked questions about what JOC is and how it can create value. Learn more here, and don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any additional questions! FOS aims to help organizations experience success through the use of best practices and education.