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Come learn what to look for in healthy financial system.
• Prior system approval
• Use of a third-party in surveying the system, developing budgets, or reviewing rates
• Time since last system survey or rate audit
• Consistency in and effective rate management
Subcontractors need to understand the proper way to develop rates. Primes need to understand how to evaluate rates, especially when comparing rates among multiple subcontractors. Rates vary from industry-to-industry and contractor-to-contractor. One must understand the composition and structure of rates as a mere comparison of numbers does not deem a rate high, low, or incorrect.
We'll discuss your options (including the pros and cons) for financial oversight including:
Use of internal resources
Requesting agency survey of system or review of review
Hiring a third-party
Join us to learn best practices for ensuring financial stability and building solid relationships with your prime or sub.
Learning Objectives
1. Define the cost pools and indirect rates utilized by government contractors
2. Describe the difficulty of comparing rates among contractors
3. List options for the evaluation of rates
4. Identify the risks in evaluating contractor systems and rates
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Whether you’re the prime or a sub, learn essentials of financial oversight for a smooth working relationship. Primes are responsible for the review and oversight of their subs including accounting system compliance and evaluation of price and related factors.
Come learn what to look for in healthy financial system.
• Prior system approval
• Use of a third-party in surveying the system, developing budgets, or reviewing rates
• Time since last system survey or rate audit
• Consistency in and effective rate management
Subcontractors need to understand the proper way to develop rates. Primes need to understand how to evaluate rates, especially when comparing rates among multiple subcontractors. Rates vary from industry-to-industry and contractor-to-contractor. One must understand the composition and structure of rates as a mere comparison of numbers does not deem a rate high, low, or incorrect.
We'll discuss your options (including the pros and cons) for financial oversight including:
Use of internal resources
Requesting agency survey of system or review of review
Hiring a third-party
Join us to learn best practices for ensuring financial stability and building solid relationships with your prime or sub.
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How can school districts benefit from on-call procurement? Learn how on-call professional services can help improve efficiency and save resources for school districts seeking design services. This was first presented at the AASBO 63rd Annual Conference and Exposition in Tucson, Arizona.
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Whether you’re the prime or a sub, learn essentials of financial oversight for a smooth working relationship. Primes are responsible for the review and oversight of their subs including accounting system compliance and evaluation of price and related factors.
Come learn what to look for in healthy financial system.
• Prior system approval
• Use of a third-party in surveying the system, developing budgets, or reviewing rates
• Time since last system survey or rate audit
• Consistency in and effective rate management
Subcontractors need to understand the proper way to develop rates. Primes need to understand how to evaluate rates, especially when comparing rates among multiple subcontractors. Rates vary from industry-to-industry and contractor-to-contractor. One must understand the composition and structure of rates as a mere comparison of numbers does not deem a rate high, low, or incorrect.
We'll discuss your options (including the pros and cons) for financial oversight including:
Use of internal resources
Requesting agency survey of system or review of review
Hiring a third-party
Join us to learn best practices for ensuring financial stability and building solid relationships with your prime or sub.
Learning Objectives
1. Define the cost pools and indirect rates utilized by government contractors
2. Describe the difficulty of comparing rates among contractors
3. List options for the evaluation of rates
4. Identify the risks in evaluating contractor systems and rates
www.leftbrainpro.com
Govology webinar - Evaluating Subcontractor Accounting Systems and RatesRobert E Jones
Whether you’re the prime or a sub, learn essentials of financial oversight for a smooth working relationship. Primes are responsible for the review and oversight of their subs including accounting system compliance and evaluation of price and related factors.
Come learn what to look for in healthy financial system.
• Prior system approval
• Use of a third-party in surveying the system, developing budgets, or reviewing rates
• Time since last system survey or rate audit
• Consistency in and effective rate management
Subcontractors need to understand the proper way to develop rates. Primes need to understand how to evaluate rates, especially when comparing rates among multiple subcontractors. Rates vary from industry-to-industry and contractor-to-contractor. One must understand the composition and structure of rates as a mere comparison of numbers does not deem a rate high, low, or incorrect.
We'll discuss your options (including the pros and cons) for financial oversight including:
Use of internal resources
Requesting agency survey of system or review of review
Hiring a third-party
Join us to learn best practices for ensuring financial stability and building solid relationships with your prime or sub.
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2. Request For Competitive Sealed Proposals
• RFCSP’s allow for selection criteria other than price for
construction contracts
• May not be used with Federal/State funding
• Selection Criteria must be published in the proposal.
• Must be advertised for 2 consecutive weeks
• Best and Final Offers can be requested
• Contract may be negotiated
• Negotiations begin with the highest rank respondent
3. RFCSP Documents
• RFCSP documents must reflect:
• Construction Documents
• Weighted Selection Criteria to be used
• Estimated Budget
• Estimated Completion Date
• Other information in order to respond to the request
4. Selection Criteria
• Texas Local Government Code criteria
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Price
Quality of Respondents Service
Safety Records
Proposed Personnel
Financial Capability
Any other relevant factor
• Local Preference
Research indicates that criteria varies depending on the city
and project requirements
6. Examples
• Example 2
• 70 Points = Price
• 15 Points = Local Presence/Experience
• 15 Points = Local Area Experience
7. Bid Analysis
Non-local
Airport Hangar $
348,574 $
1,132,000
Civic Events-Barn
WU-Red Bluff
2,306,430
WU-East Draw
2,296,201
WU-Water Line
1,344,648
Total $
7,427,853 $
Local
409,700 $
1,227,500
2,734,440
3,304,868
1,399,276
9,075,784 $
Increase cost to City $1.6M or 22%
Increase cost to City $1.6M or 22%
Diff
61,126
95,500
428,010
1,008,667
54,628
1,647,931
8. Recommendations
• Staff ‘s preferred approach is to use a balanced
methodology that will increase consideration for
awarding to local contractors, promote fair/open
competition and maximizing budget funds.
• Recommendation – Sliding Point Scale
Projected Contract Amount
%
<$500,000
5%
<$1.5 Million
4%
+$1.5 Million
3%