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HD 5097

A communication from the Executive Office for Administration and Finance (see Section 63 of Chapter 42 of the Acts of 2022) submitting the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance Job Order Contracting report for fiscal years 2024 and 2025

194th Legislature (2025-2026)

Annual DCAMM JOC report for FY24-FY25 shows cost-effective, rapid maintenance of occupied state facilities, reduces procurement time, and notes a 2027 sunset.

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Bill Summary · HD 5097

Summary: HD 5097 – JOC Report FY24 and FY25 (DCAMM)

Overview

  • Type: Legislative bill (communication from the Executive Office for Administration and Finance)
  • Bill Number: HD 5097
  • Title: Communication submitting the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance (DCAMM) Job Order Contracting (JOC) report for fiscal years 2024 and 2025
  • Status: Placed on file
  • Introduced: September 8, 2025
  • Purpose: To provide the annual DCAMM JOC report required by Section 63 of Chapter 42 of the Acts of 2022. The report analyzes the cost effectiveness and benefits of the JOC pilot program.

Purpose and Context

  • The bill presents an annual assessment of Massachusetts’ JOC pilot, a procurement method used for maintenance, repair, alteration, and conversion work on state facilities.
  • The JOC authority is a transitional mechanism tied to a multi-year set of legislative extensions, with a sunset of January 1, 2027. Orders awarded before that date may be executed and completed within up to two years after award.

Key Provisions and Content

  • Description of JOC: A fixed-term contract framework where unit-priced tasks are described by specifications but not by specific projects. A fixed markup is added to unit prices for completed job orders.
  • Program Requirements (per JOC rules):
    • Job orders capped at $150,000 each
    • Procurement follows the procedures of Section 39M, Chapter 30, General Laws (with exceptions/clarifications)
    • Bid deposits: $5,000
    • Certification: Contractors awarded JOC work must be certified by DCAMM for the relevant category
    • Bonds: Surety bond requirements may be satisfied on a per-job-order basis before work starts
  • Implementation and Results (FY24 and FY25):
    • FY2024: 19 tasks completed; average cost per task ≈ $90,500
    • FY2025: 13 tasks completed; average cost per task ≈ $79,116
    • Typical task duration: 2–3 weeks (due to the $150k per-task cap and urgent nature of work)
  • Benefits Highlighted:
    • Enables rapid, safe, and continuous operation of occupied facilities
    • Reduces procurement and project-management administrative time
    • Fewer change orders compared with conventional project delivery
    • Leverages a pool of pre-certified contractors familiar with DCAMM processes, improving efficiency for both the Commonwealth and vendors
  • Notable Outcomes:
    • JOC supported high-priority, time-sensitive maintenance and repairs
    • Emphasis on safety, operational continuity, and fiscal responsibility
  • Conclusion: The report reiterates that FY24 and FY25 JOC activities continued to deliver timely, cost-effective maintenance while reducing duplicative work for the Commonwealth and contractors. The DCAMM thanks the legislature for the program’s role in streamlining urgent repair projects.

Who Is Affected

  • Commonwealth facilities managed by DCAMM
  • Occupied state buildings requiring maintenance, repairs, or upgrades
  • Certified general contractors participating in JOC
  • DCAMM and related state procurement/finance staff

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Authority and expiration: JOC authority under Section 63, Chapter 42 of the Acts of 2022 expires January 1, 2027; work already awarded may proceed for up to two years from award date
  • Reporting obligation: Annual DCAMM JOC performance and cost-effectiveness report required by law
  • Legislative status: The document is a status-by-design communication placed on file (no immediate policy changes to law proposed)

Bottom Line

HD 5097 serves as the official annual status report on Massachusetts’ Job Order Contracting pilot, highlighting cost per task, volume of work, efficiency gains, and the continued role of JOC in facilitating rapid maintenance at occupied state facilities, while underscoring the program’s sunset timeline and administrative efficiencies.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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