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Clemens, Jack R. – American School and University, 1973
Kent State University achieved considerable savings through contract cleaning. (Author)
Descriptors: Bids, Cleaning, Contracts, Cost Effectiveness
Venter, Bruce M. – American School and University, 1985
To maintain its 17 school buildings, the Albany, New York, school system uses private contractors whose services for labor and materials are obtained at a fixed price for a one-year period through a competitive bid. (MLF)
Descriptors: Bids, Cost Effectiveness, Elementary Secondary Education, Purchasing
Waldron, Larry W. – School Business Affairs, 1988
Roofing is one of the major expense items in school district maintenance budgets. Outlines steps to take in project planning, developing budget estimates and specifications, and completing a roofing project on time. (MLF)
Descriptors: Administrator Guides, Bids, Cost Effectiveness, Educational Facilities Improvement
Hounsell, Dan – School Business Affairs, 1996
Schools and other government facilities want to see whether privatization of maintenance can provide services as efficiently and at less cost than inhouse workers. Privatization proponents say that everyone will benefit the most if the bidding process involves competition. Offers examples from the Memphis City Schools and the Union Public Schools…
Descriptors: Bids, Competition, Contracts, Cost Effectiveness
Peer reviewedTonigan, Richard F. – School Management, 1972
Descriptors: Administration, Bids, Building Operation, Contracts
Wright, William – School Business Affairs, 1989
School districts are being overcharged by allowing closed roof specifications written by a single manufacturer of roofing materials. Cites examples from two Michigan school districts. Advises school districts how to choose a roofing consultant. (MLF)
Descriptors: Bids, Consultants, Cost Effectiveness, Educational Facilities Improvement
