October 28, 2013

Construction Strategic Sourcing:  develop capability with unified purchasing group

• Responded to Purchasing questions on draft RFP for on-call paving & utility construction services.
• Attended pre-bid meeting for on-call paving & utility construction services.
• Assisted Purchasing in arranging strategic sourcing negotiation with a major vendor.
• Attended E&I meeting on strategic sourcing opportunities.
• Attended follow-up meeting with Purchasing and Facilities Services.
• Learned of opportunity to recommend procurement process improvements to Regents; will provide suggestions to Associate Vice Provost.

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

• The LEEP2 audit continues.
• Learned that Lockton had responded on insurance levels (generally fine as-is) and owner-provided insurance/bonding (not recommended) in August.

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

• Preparing for next round of master planning meetings week of Nov. 4.
• Interviewed for vacant carpenter position.
• Coordinated with BOSC and IT on Maximo project.