{"id":20604,"date":"2024-03-29T09:00:06","date_gmt":"2024-03-29T13:00:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsroom.ocfl.net\/?p=20604"},"modified":"2024-03-28T09:41:07","modified_gmt":"2024-03-28T13:41:07","slug":"orange-county-manages-supply-chain-issues-with-agility-and-adaptability","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsroom.ocfl.net\/2024\/03\/orange-county-manages-supply-chain-issues-with-agility-and-adaptability\/","title":{"rendered":"Orange County Manages Supply Chain Issues with Agility and Adaptability"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>It has been three years since the COVID pandemic, but its effects, along with international conflicts and inflationary pressures, are still creating issues for governments in obtaining goods and services. Supply chain slowdowns have affected access to materials and how they are delivered to their final destinations. In 2024, although slowdowns have lessened, they still linger. Orange County has not been immune to the challenges and continues to manage these disruptions with ingenuity and efficiency.<\/p>\n<p>For <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ocfl.net\/utilities\">Orange County Utilities<\/a>, virtually all materials were delayed from 2021-2023, resulting in project durations being extended between nine and 18 months, depending on the design and materials required. Contracts were awarded, but contractors could not mobilize at sites until enough materials were delivered for installation.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhere possible, items were procured in advance of the project to allow the contractor to begin construction immediately,\u201d said Brian Matejcek, chief engineer, Orange County Utilities. \u201cConstruction periods continue to be reevaluated based on updated timetables for needed products. Planning ahead helps reduce risk where possible, resulting in saving time and controlling costs<strong>.\u201d <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>As far as the procurement process is concerned, when trying to get supplies with completion dates for upcoming projects, it has been challenging to predict realistic lead times. Contractors often must find alternative sources for supplies, paying more for them. The results are \u00a0their bids get higher and therefore exceed what the project budget allows for.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019ve had to augment this funding gap,\u201d asserted Carrie Mathes, chief procurement officer, Orange County. \u201cSometimes no opportunities exist to secure additional funding, and in those cases, we had to cancel solicitations or delay projects until there\u2019s more stability in the market.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Mathes and her team have looked at solicitation structure, provisions and requirements to be as fair as possible to the local business community. This has involved restructuring contract terms, which resulted in increased competitive bids while being fair to vendors\/contractors.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe key is to keep projects moving forward, maintain the budget and be fair to the business community,\u201d she explained. \u201cWe\u2019ve hosted focus groups with industry organizations to understand their pain points, and we\u2019ve taken this information back to see what\u2019s feasible. This has paid dividends for us.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/newsroom.ocfl.net\/directory\/traffic-engineering-division\/\">Traffic Engineering<\/a> has also faced both an increase in price and lead time delays of up to 12 months when it comes to the installation of traffic signals, but adaptability and flexibility have helped the division weather the storm.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019ve used alternate contracting methods to begin the requisition process early,\u201d explained Humberto Castillero, manager, Traffic Engineering Division, Orange County Public Works. \u201cWe also use three contractors instead of two to start construction as soon as design is completed.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He added: \u201cSafety is our biggest priority, regardless of supply chain issues. We continue to deploy safety solutions using in-house resources while also engaging our vendors and contractors in the bidding and procurement process to start construction as soon as possible.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>While supply chain slowdowns have led to inevitable and unavoidable delays for certain Orange County projects, the County continues to develop and deploy strategies that have minimized these delays and maintained strong relationships with community partners.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It has been three years since the COVID pandemic, but its effects, along with international conflicts and inflationary pressures, are still creating issues for governments in obtaining goods and services. Supply chain slowdowns have affected access to materials and how they are delivered to their final destinations. 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