Best Value Contracting

Awarding contracts to the low bidder, based on lowest evaluated price alone, is a common practice that can produce false economies. Best Value Contracting is a system that allows owners to evaluate bids on price plus factors such as a contractor's history of performance on past jobs, the economic benefits for the community, the availability of a trained workforce and many other factors. Relying solely on the lowest price can lead to subsequent default, late deliveries, and numerous change orders or other unsatisfactory performance resulting in additional contractual or administrative cost. On the other hand, when project owners use alternative contracting systems that incorporate a wide range of factors, they can achieve more reliable cost and effective project delivery. For more information contact OVSS LECET.
   
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