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