Delivering Better Value for Money: Determining Outsourcing Feasibility and Standard Pricing Methods.

摘要

Two databases of engineering hours were developed to aid contract administrators in negotiating consultant hours for contracts for preliminary engineering (PE) and/or construction engineering (CE) services. The local agency projects database includes 181 projects. The OTIA III bridge projects database includes 124 bridge repair and replacement projects. Databases include estimated consultant hours by task for the projects, and descriptive information for the projects. The databases were analyzed to identify relationships between project characteristics and consultant contract hours required. Results of these analyses are presented. A procedure for use of the databases in the negotiation process is presented. In addition, general information relating to procurement of personal services contracts is presented. This information was obtained from a literature review, the Oregon Department of Transportation, and other transportation agency personnel.