January 27, 2014
Construction Strategic Sourcing: develop capability with unified purchasing group
- Interviewed shortlisted landscaping contractors for on-call contract.
- Re-advertised RFP for on-call roofing contractors.
- Re-negotiating job-order general contractor contracts.
- Met with furniture vendor regarding financial incentives.
- 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.
Construction Management Best Practices: develop Unit and integrate with KU Master Plan
- Met with City regarding KU street improvements five-year and master plan outlook.
- Met with BOSC to review and improve accounting of KU Construction revenues and expenses.