DALLAS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT TEST WITH BEST VALUE

摘要

The Dallas Independent School District (DISD) was plagued by bad construction in the1990s and sought an unbiased process that could alleviate the problems. The Performance InformationProcurement System (PIPS) was identified as an unbiased process that minimized subjectivity and risk.The DISD implemented the PIPS on the procurement of nine roofs worth $4.5M. The objectives of thetests were to increase the number of contractors and manufacturers participating, the performance of theroofers in terms of warranty, service, and construction, and to change the environment from adversarial topartnering. The DISD faced several problems in the implementation of the PIPS process, these includeda lack of experience handling performance information, an inability to restrict their decision making basedon their subjective past experience and, the most difficult task, accepting the PIPS structural concept ofminimal project management and inspection. The results were very encouraging. The results showed thatthe goals could be met because the number of contractors increased from 3 to 21, the number ofmanufacturers increased from 3 to 11, the roofs procured were 15% under the budget, the environmentchanged to partnering and contractors began servicing DISD roofs. This article discusses the problemsencountered, implementation of the process, and lessons learned. Also explained: The minimization of theowner's liability, disagreements, and information management using PIPS.