The Purchasing Agent may award a job order contract for multiple jobs, provided (a) the jobs require similar experience and expertise; (b) the nature of the jobs is clearly identified in the solicitation; and (c) the contract is limited to a term of one year or when the cumulative total project fees reach the maximum authorized by § 38A-8.2 of this policy, whichever occurs first. Contractors may be selected through either competitive sealed bidding or competitive negotiation.
Job order contracts may be renewed by the Purchasing Agent for up to two additional one-year terms. The fair and reasonable prices as negotiated shall be used in determining the cost of each job performed, and the sum of all jobs performed in a one-year contract term shall not exceed $6 million. Individual job orders shall not exceed $500,000. Any unused amounts from one contract term shall not be carried forward to any additional term.
A.
Order splitting with the intent of keeping a job order under the maximum dollar amounts prescribed in § 38A-8.2 of this policy is prohibited.
B.
Job order contracting may not be used solely for the purpose of purchasing professional architectural or engineering services that constitute the practice of architecture or the practice of engineering as those terms are defined in Code of Virginia, § 54.1-400. However, professional architectural or engineering services may be included on a job order where such professional services:
C.
Job order contracting may not be used for construction, maintenance or asset management services for a highway, bridge, tunnel or overpass. However, job order contracting may be used for safety improvements or traffic calming measures for individual job orders up to $250,000, subject to the maximum annual threshold established above.