May 5, 2014

Construction Strategic Sourcing:  develop capability with unified purchasing group

• Procurement committee recommended three contractors for an on-call MEP contract
• Issued RFP for office furniture casegoods, systems furniture, task and guest chairs, filing and storage;  conducted pre-proposal meeting
• Drafted updated bus shelter RFP; committee met to review
• Reviewed and commented on draft proposal from HVAC vendor
• Coordination meeting with Purchasing

Financial Management Best Practices:  design processes to enhance KU’s buying power

• Responded to risk assessment questions from insurance provider
• Scheduled risk assessment walk-thrus with a vendor at Lockton’s request

Construction Management Best Practices:  develop Unit and integrate with KU Master Plan

• Final report in process of being completed
• Continued planning/programming for selected master plan projects
• Collaborating with BOSC on budget entry into Maximo