March 24, 2014

Construction Strategic Sourcing:  develop capability with unified purchasing group

• Met with Purchasing regarding tracking and reporting savings/avoided costs.
• Strategic sourcing contract signed with furniture vendor.
• On-call roofing contract sent to selected contractors for review.
• On-call mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) proposals under review for shortlisting.

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

• Master plan executive summary completed and presented to KBOR and campus community. Final report in process of being completed.
• Continued planning/programming for selected master plan projects.