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General Overview


In 2005, the University of Minnesota partnered with the PBSRG to test the PIPS Best-Value process on various construction projects on the Twin Cities Campus. The goal of the research was to increase the performance of construction, obtain the best-value for the University, and increase the overall efficiency of the delivery of construction. The process was initially tested on roofing and mechanical/electrical projects.

In 2007, after two years of testing, the UMN decided to make the pilot program into a standard selection process. This decision was made in part due to the high performance results of the pilot program.

Pilot Projects

• 2007 Best Value Project List
• 2006 Best Value Project List

Program Results

The following information provides an overview of the UMN-CPPM Best Value Program. This information was last updated on 12/1/07.

         
 
Number of BV Procurements: 45
Allocated Funds: $10.8M
Awarded Cost: $10.0M (-7.4%)
Projects Where BV was also lowest cost: 49%
Completed Projects: 18
        • Cost Increases: 5.4% (Client) / 0.4% (Cont)
        • Schedule Increases: 49.6% (Client) / 0.8% (Cont)
        • 16 projects had no contractor cost increases
UMN PM's efficiency increase: 90%
Average UMN PM satisfaction: 100%
Average contractor close out rating: 9.4
Average increase in contractor profit : 4.5%
  

Past Performance Information (last updated on 7/22/2008)

The UMN has collected Past Performance Information (PPI) on various construction firms. The PPI scores are also listed below. Please note that the PPI scores are coded, and the codes do not correspond to the order of the firms/individuals listed in the registry file.

List of Qualified Best-Value Vendors
Electrical PPI Scores
Mechanical PPI Scores
Roofing PPI Scores
Large General Contractor PPI Scores
Medium General Contractor PPI Scores
Small General Contractor PPI Scores

  If you are a qualified best-value vendor and you would like to obtain your online code, or information on you PPI Scores, please click here.
     
  If you are not a qualified best-value vendor, but would like to learn more about the program, please click here.



Downloads

1.
 PPI Database Template
2.
 Pre-Award Phase Educational Video Request Password
3.
 Weekly Reporting System Educational Video (PIPS) Request Password

Director's Report
 
University of Minnesota Director’s Report



If you have any questions please email John Savicky at John.Savicky@asu.edu.
You can also contact Nacole Kaai, Best-Value Coordinator – CPPM, at kaaix001@umn.edu

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