CAEC Pro Webinar – Job Order Contracting (JOC): Strategies, Processes, and Best Practices
December 10, 2026
10am – 12:00pm
Zoom
This webinar will provide a comprehensive overview of Job Order Contracting (JOC), an innovative procurement method designed for indefinite delivery and indefinite quantity projects. Attendees will explore how JOC fits within the broader landscape of construction delivery methods, examine its unique characteristics, and weigh its advantages and disadvantages. The session will also guide owners through critical decisions, including consultant selection, pricing strategies, and solicitation processes, while highlighting common pitfalls and best practices for successful program implementation.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the Fundamentals of Job Order Contracting:
- Define JOC and its core components, including ID/IQ and fixed price arrangements.
- Identify where JOC fits among other delivery methods and recognize its unique project characteristics.
- Evaluate Advantages and Disadvantages:
- Analyze the collaborative and transparent nature of JOC compared to traditional methods.
- Discuss potential drawbacks and common pitfalls for both owners and contractors.
- Navigate Owner Decisions and Processes:
- Explore consultant selection, pricing mechanisms, such as unit price books and adjustment factors, and solicitation options.
- Review the contracting and job order processes, from intake to notice to proceed, and learn best practices for implementation.
Presenter:
Theresa Bauccio-Teschlog
Procurement and Contracts Director for the City of Marysville, Washington
Theresa is passionate about helping internal departments find the best solutions through outstanding specifications, assisting small businesses in working with government, conducting requests for proposals, and administering construction projects from start to finish. She began her supply chain career in 1997 and joined her first public entity in 2001.
Theresa frequently teaches Job Order Contracting (JOC), Construction Contracting, and Federal Grants courses. She also co-authored Developing and Managing Request for Proposals in the Public Sector and Introduction to Procurement in the Public Sector. She also contributed to Global Best Practice Task Force teams on Specifications, Protests, and Selecting the Appropriate Construction Project Delivery Method. In her spare time, she supports animal rescue by fostering dogs for a local non-profit.
In 2021, Theresa earned her Master of Business Administration from Central Michigan University, with an emphasis in Value-Driven Organizations. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from Seattle University, with a dual concentration in Operations Management and Marketing.
Cost:
Free for APWA Members, $30 for non-members
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