1. WELCOME! SBE Boot Camp LEARN HOW TO BID JOB ORDER CONTRACTS (JOC)
CHRISTY GUZMAN
JOC Program Manager
April 10, 2013

2. Overview of the JOC Program
What is Job Order Contracting?
It is a pilot program enacted by the State legislature in 2003 and implemented in 2005 by the District to demonstrate an alternative and optional procedure for bidding public works projects that is applicable only to the LAUSD.
(Reference Public Contract Code 20919)
Visit for statutes and legislative information.

3. Overview of the JOC Program
What are the Benefits of JOC?
To the Owner: Benefits include the accelerated completion of projects, cost savings, and reduction of construction contracting complexity
To the Contractor: Build/increase bond capacity through successful completion of projects (performance based) and potential guaranteed work up to the maximum value of the master JOC contract (per bond capacity)

4. Overview of the JOC Program
Forecast of Specialty Trade Mini-JOCs (starting at $350,000)
- Flooring, Paving, Concrete, Painting, Demolition, Roofing,
Mechanical, etc.
- The District determines the number of master JOC contracts
according to workload projections each fiscal year.
- Visit for the Listing of Advertised
Projects
Scope of Work
Identified at each job order assignment (not at the Master JOC level)
Construction Task Catalog (CTC)
Book containing specific tasks and unit prices to install or demo

5. JOC Uses
LAUSD considers JOC appropriate for minor new construction, renovations and repairs, including but not limited to:
Minor construction projects (under $1M)
HVAC and Electrical
Routine repairs, Emergency repairs, and Renovations
Upgrades to ADA standards
Site work and utilities
Parks and playgrounds
Upgrade landscaping
Replace flooring
Demolition
Abatement of Hazardous Materials
Completion of Work of a terminated or “take-over” contract

6. Public Contract Code California Public Contract Code section 20919
Minimum guaranteed amount per Job Order is $25,000
Maximum Job Order value is $1,000,000
Maximum Master JOC Contract value is $10,000,000
Initial term awarded up to $5 Million
Renewable with two 1-year extensions up to a total of 3 years maximum contract duration

7. JOC Contract and Job Orders
Extend/Increase $
“Master” Contract
Issue “Master” Contract
Job Order #4 cannot be issued until capacity increased per policy
Contract extensions must be approved by the District
Issue Job Orders Against
“Master” Contract
Issue Job Orders Against
“Master” Contract
JO #4
JO #1
JO #2
JO #5
JO #3
JO #6 7

8. JOC Project Initiation

9. Joint Scope Meeting & RFP9

10. Proposal & Validation Process10

11. Award Phase 11 11

12. Bond Requirements
JOC: A $25,000 Bid Bond or Bid Guarantee is required at the time of bid. Upon award of the Master Contract, Contractor must provide Payment and Performance Bond for the maximum value of the Master JOC. (i.e. $200K - $5M)
Formals: A 10% Bid Bond is required on all “Formal” competitively bid construction contracts
Payment and Performance Bonds are required on “all” public works projects in excess of $15,000

13. Get Prequalified Safety PQ - Informal Contracts (up to $81,000)
Formal PQ - Formal Contracts
JOC Supplemental PQ and Amendment No. 1
Must exhibit specialty trade experience for at least 3 completed projects each with a minimum value of $300,000
Visit our PQ webpage at www,laschools.org/contractor/cc/pq/ for more information

14. Labor Compliance Program
Prevailing Wage
- It is a set of “minimum wages” that must be paid to workers on public works projects
- Applies to contracts over $15,000 for
existing construction such as alteration, demolition, repair, maintenance, or warranty work
- Applies to contracts over $25,000 for new construction or installation work
Visit our website at for more information

15. Project Stabilization Agreement (PSA)
PSA is required on “all” JOC projects
Goals and objectives are to prevent work stoppages or slowdowns, encourage contracting with small businesses, hire local workers when possible, provide a supply of skilled craft persons, establish a standard dispute resolution process when matters do arise
Visit our website at for more information

16. Owner Controlled Insurance Program (OCIP)
It is a single insurance program that insures the District, the Board, all Enrolled Contractors and Subcontractors, and other designated parties for Work performed at the project site(s).
Coverage under the OCIP includes Workers’ Compensation, Employer’s Liability, General Liability, Excess Liability, Builders Risk, and Contractor’s Pollution Liability Insurance
Visit and look for OCIP under Document Storage Areas for more info

17. OCIP cont’d…
Contractors must maintain its standard operational insurance coverage – OCIP only covers you on each contract awarded
District pays the insurance premiums for the OCIP described in the OCIP Manual
Notify your insurance broker/agent of the coverage provided under OCIP to avoid duplication of coverage.
Each bidder is required to EXCLUDE from its bid price the cost of the OCIP coverage provided by the District.

18. Bidding Opportunities
Job Orders - visit our website at (for subcontracting opportunities)
Informal Bids -
Formal & Master JOC Bids - Visit our website at

19. Bidding Opportunities
Search for subcontracting and prime contracting opportunities
Attend pre-bid meetings to meet District representatives, prime contractors, subcontractors, labor union representatives, industry experts, etc.
Understand the District’s prequalification, bidding and contracting requirements

20. Contact Information
Procurement
8525 Rex Road
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562)
(Prequalification, Formal, and JOC Units)

21. LAUSD Expectations
HIRE AND TRAIN apprentices and make appropriate payments to apprentice training trust.
HIRE a workforce for the project that reflects the ethnic diversity of Los Angeles.
HIRE employees that conduct themselves in a professional manner around students.
CONSTRUCT the project according to the plans and specifications.
COMPLETE the project within the contract time limits.
WE BUILD - The Board is committed to participation of local area residents in its school construction and modernization programs. To identify trained and skilled labor resources, please contact the "We Build" Program at (213) This Program works directly with the Union Building Trades.

22. Q & A
Thank you! 22