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JOC Procurement: What’s It All About Anyway?
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procurement purchasing professionals. We met process, 2 CFR 200.320(b)(1), price must be
with ADE in June and prior to the meeting, we the primary factor for selection. An LEA could
received answers to various questions in writing possibly utilize a JOC, 2 step process, but they must
from ADE. Below is the written answer we got be able to demonstrate that cost was the primary
from ADE as it relates to JOC. factor, and the cost was necessary and reasonable."
"10. Is 2 step JOC process compliant since RFP If you’re even thinking about using JOC for
step considers price as a factor? federal projects, be sure to include federal
EDGAR certifications that are required.
In general, publicizing the requests for proposals,
setting out evaluation criteria that includes price When speaking of JOC, the question of whether
as a factor, and selecting the most advantageous or not districts can use JOC for building renewal
bidder based on the established evaluation projects (BRG’s) invariably comes up. For the
process arguably meets federal procurement in School Facilities Oversight Board (SFOB) aka
2 CFR 200.320(b)(2). However, keep in mind, Division of School Facilities (DSF), I would be
sealed bids are the preferred method for procuring proactive and verify the process with your liaison
construction contracts. Under the sealed bid BEFORE utilizing JOC. My understanding is
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