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Whiddon, Philip – School Business Affairs, 1994
Contract management of school maintenance and operations is a growing trend. In-house departments need to be prepared to justify their positions. Describes a Texas school district's request for proposal for contract management and includes the specifications for bidding with comments about the wording of the document. (MLF)
Descriptors: Bids, Contracts, Elementary Secondary Education, Privatization
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
Golden, James T. – School Business Affairs, 1993
An informal survey of 20 major urban school districts found that 40% were currently operating in a "break down" maintenance mode. A majority, 57.9%, also indicated they saw considerable benefits in contracting for heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) maintenance services with outside firms. Offers guidelines in selecting…
Descriptors: Bids, Climate Control, Educational Facilities Improvement, Elementary Secondary Education
