§ 43-32. Job order contracting.

A. 

When used — construction. The County may purchase certain types of construction by establishing a book of unit prices and then selecting a contractor to perform work as needed using the prices, quantities, and specifications in the book. A job order contract may include multiple jobs if the jobs require similar experience and expertise and are clearly identified in the solicitation.

(1) 

Restrictions. Job order contracting is subject to the following restrictions:

(a) 

Contract term. A job order contract must be limited to a term of one year or when the sum of all jobs performed in a single one-year term reaches $5,000,000, whichever occurs first. The County may renew a job order contract for up to two additional one-year terms. Any unused space in the $5,000,000 cap cannot be carried forward to any subsequent term.

(b) 

Fee limits. Individual job orders shall not exceed $500,000. An order may not be split with the intent of keeping a job order until the maximum dollar amount.

(c) 

Process. A job order contract may be awarded through either CSB or CN.

B. 

When used — services. Services may also be procured through job order contracting, but if the services are professional, the contract must be expected to cost $60,000 or less.

(1) 

Protocol. Job contract procurement for services shall be undertaken using competitive negotiation described in § 43-31 above.

(2) 

Pricing. Prices for individual services or hourly rates shall be made part of the contract.

(3) 

Term. Such contracts may extend for two years, and they may provide for two more one-year renewals by the County. In no event, however, shall more than $60,000 be paid under any such contract for professional services.