Title
Approval of a Resolution Authorizing Agreements With Forma Construction Company and Saybr Contractors Inc. for Job Order Contracting Services
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve a Resolution authorizing agreements with Forma Construction Company and Saybr Contractors Inc. for Job Order contracting services.
Report
Issue:
Whether to approve a Resolution authorizing agreements with Forma Construction Company and Saybr Contractors Inc. for Job Order contracting services.
Staff Contact:
Heather Reed, Procurement & Contract Manager, Public Works General Services, 360.753.8771
Presenter(s):
None - Consent Calendar Item
Background and Analysis:
Job Order Contracting (JOC) offers an alternative public works process that saves time and money through unit price books and work orders. Authorized under RCW 39.10.420, JOC streamlines small construction, maintenance, and repair projects for cities.
Each Job Order Contract is an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) agreement. The City bases pricing on the Gordian(r) Construction Task Catalog and contractor-submitted adjustment factors, which account for local labor, materials, and equipment costs. This approach eliminates the need for separate contracts, reduces administrative work, and fosters collaboration. Each contract carries a value of $2,000,000 for two years, with an option for a one-year extension. Contractors are guaranteed a minimum of $25,000 in Job Orders, while the maximum value of a single Job Order is $500,000.
The JOC contractor manages proposals, construction methods, scheduling, and project execution. Typical work includes maintenance, renovation, repairs, and new construction for City facilities and civil infrastructure such as water, sewer, storm systems, roads, parks, landscaping, habitat restoration, roofing, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC. Most work occurs in Olympia, though contracts may exte...
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