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.