February 24, 2014
Construction Strategic Sourcing: develop capability with unified purchasing group
- The renewed and re-negotiated job-order contract has been signed by both contractors
- The new on-call landscaping contract has been signed by all three contractors
- Five roofing contractors were interviewed and an on-call contract is being awarded to the top three
- A flooring vendor contract has been renewed and re-negotiated
- Advertised RFP for on-call mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) on-call contractors
Financial Management Best Practices: design processes to enhance KU’s buying power
- No new updates
Construction Management Best Practices: develop Unit and integrate with KU Master Plan
- Staff are pushing consultant team to complete the master plan final report by Feb. 28
- Planning is underway for the master plan rollout to the campus community in March
- A coordination meeting is planned with City staff regarding potable waterline on Daisy Hill
- Met with Facilities Services regarding campus electrical distribution system assessment
- Updated 5-year street improvements planning map
- Reviewed KU Construction billable time efficiency and time reporting efficiency with BOSC auditor
- Attended Maximo re-start meetings