Out Now:  A Guide for Local Illinois Officials

Local suburban municipal governments across Illinois rely heavily on cooperative purchasing programs every day.  Job Order Contracting (JOC) is simply that exact same cooperative procurement model.

But, applied to construction, repairs, and facility maintenance.

Learn how suburban governments in Illinois can use JOC for small-to-mid-size repairs, renovations and upgrades.

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JOC is trusted by more than 100 Mayors, Managers and Public Works Directors across the suburbs to build what's next. 

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Why Are Local Goverments Using JOC in Illinois?

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Start in Weeks, Not Months

The most immediate and obvious benefits of utilizing a Job Order Contract are dramatic improvements in project speed and cost certainty.  

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Cost Certainty Before You Build

Transparent Pricing: Every line item of work is priced from the pre-established Unit Price Book before construction even begins, giving officials a predictable, reliable number they can trust. 

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Flexible & Scalable

The ideal use cases to utilize JOC in the suburbs are for small-to-mid-sized scopes ($50K to $3M) including facility upgrades and essential infrastructure upkeep.

What's Being Built with JOC in Illinois?

Palatine Public Library  Renovation & Modernization

Category: Interior Modernization 

  • Phased, multi-floor renovation
  • Upgraded main lobby with digital displays
  • Renovation of central cafe area
  • Construction of a new makerspace and teen gaming spaces
  • Modernization of dedicated early literacy space
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Village of Glendale Heights Synthetic Turf Athletic Field Installation

Category: Facility Upgrades

  • Removal of existing material
  • Selection of new all-weather synthetic turf
  • Aggregate base installation
  • Turf laying and seaming
  • Application of ballast and grooming surfact
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Elgin Police Department Lobby & Security Modernization

Category: Facility Upgrades & Interior Modernization 

  • Demolition of aging front desk and customer counter
  • Installation of bullet-resistant walls
  • Installation of ballistic transaction glass in the lobby
  • Sourcing and installation of new custom millwork
  • Creation of dedicated HVAC and fire protection tie-ins
  • Replaced low-voltage cabling and all electrical
  • Installation of new ceilings and resilient flooring
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Village of Downers Grove Fire Station #3 Window Repair  

Category: Building Envelope Upgrades

  • Remove bushes, concrete pad, posts and beams below window
  • Augur and pour three 12” concrete post footings to 42” 
  • Remove glass, installed channels and jambs
  • Replace existing glass window
  • Install new posts, beam and framing 
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