February 10, 2014

Construction Strategic Sourcing:  develop capability with unified purchasing group

• Sent renegotiated job-order general contractor contracts for signature.
• Awarded on-call contract to three landscaping contractors; sent for signatures.
• Closed re-advertised RFP for on-call roofing contractors, reviewed proposals, ready to shortlist.
• Met with flooring vendor; received proposed financial incentives for strategic sourcing contract.
• Initiating negotiations for strategic souring contract with chiller/cooling tower/air handler vendor.
• Planning training for in-house installation/ maintenance of access control systems.
• Developing RFP for competitive procurement of access control systems.

Financial Management Best Practices:  design processes to enhance KU’s buying power

• The LEEP2 audit continues.
• Pre-audit preparations are underway for School of Business, McCollum Residence Hall Replacements, Jayhawk Blvd. Phase 2, and Fieldhouse Apartments.
• Revising contract front-end documents to clarify circumstances when a public works bond may be used in lieu of a surety bond.

Construction Management Best Practices:  develop Unit and integrate with KU Master Plan

• Planning integrated science capital improvements outlined in master plan.
• Received some commitments from City on upcoming street improvements of mutual interest.