Common use of Feasibility Study Clause in Contracts

Feasibility Study. Decisions to contract out bargaining unit work shall be made only after the Employer has conducted a formal feasibility study determining whether there will be potential cost savings and other benefits that would result from contracting out the bargaining unit work in question. If the decision to contract out bargaining unit work would displace bargaining unit members, the Employer agrees to notify AVTECTA of its decision to conduct a formal feasibility study, indicating the bargaining unit work proposed to be contracted out. The notification by the Employer to AVTECTA of the results of the feasibility study will include all pertinent information upon which the Employer based its decision to contract out the work. Upon completion of the feasibility study, the Employer shall provide AVTECTA with no less than fifteen (15) working days notice that it intends to issue bids to contract out bargaining unit work. During this fifteen (15) working day period, the Employer shall not release any bids. AVTECTA will have the opportunity to submit an alternate plan that will be given fair consideration to the study’s recommendations. Nothing in this Article shall prevent the Employer from continually analyzing its operations for the purpose of identifying cost saving opportunities. No bargaining unit work shall be contracted out that results in the layoff of bargaining unit member(s) unless supported by the feasibility study. Should a bargaining unit member be laid off as a result of contracting out, management shall make a good faith effort to find the bargaining unit member a vacant position within the institution. If such a position is not available, management shall attempt to find a vacant position within the Department. Regardless of the location, the bargaining unit member must be fully qualified for the position.

Feasibility Study. ‌ Decisions to contract out bargaining unit work shall be made only after the Employer has conducted a formal feasibility study determining whether there will be potential cost savings and other benefits that would result from contracting out the bargaining unit work in question. If the decision to contract out bargaining unit work would displace bargaining unit members, the Employer agrees to notify AVTECTA of its decision to conduct a formal feasibility study, indicating the bargaining unit work proposed to be contracted out. The notification by the Employer to AVTECTA of the results of the feasibility study will include all pertinent information upon which the Employer based its decision to contract out the work. Upon completion of the feasibility study, the Employer shall provide AVTECTA with no less than fifteen (15) working days notice that it intends to issue bids to contract out bargaining unit work. During this fifteen (15) working day period, the Employer shall not release any bids. AVTECTA will have the opportunity to submit an alternate plan that will be given fair consideration to the study’s recommendations. Nothing in this Article shall prevent the Employer from continually analyzing its operations for the purpose of identifying cost saving opportunities. No bargaining unit work shall be contracted out that results in the layoff of bargaining unit member(s) unless supported by the feasibility study. Should a bargaining unit member be laid off as a result of contracting out, management shall make a good faith effort to find the bargaining unit member a vacant position within the institution. If such a position is not available, management shall attempt to find a vacant position within the Department. Regardless of the location, the bargaining unit member must be fully qualified for the position.

Feasibility Study. Decisions to contract out bargaining unit work shall be made only after the Employer affected agency has conducted a formal feasibility study determining whether there will be the potential cost savings costs and other benefits that would result from contracting out the bargaining unit work in question. If the decision The Employer shall provide CEA with no less than thirty (30) calendar day’s’ notice that it intends to issue bids to contract out bargaining unit work where the decision would displace result in displacement of bargaining unit members. During this thirty (30) day period, the Employer agrees shall not release any bids and CEA shall have the opportunity to notify AVTECTA of its decision to conduct a formal feasibility study, indicating the bargaining unit work proposed to submit an alternate plan that shall be contracted outgiven fair consideration. The notification by the Employer to AVTECTA CEA of the results of the feasibility study will shall include all pertinent information upon which the Employer based its decision to contract out the workwork including, but not limited to the total cost savings the Employer anticipates. Upon completion Nothing in this Article shall prevent the Employer from continually analyzing its operation for the purpose of identifying cost-saving opportunities and improved service. No employees shall be laid off and their work contracted out without meeting this provision. A. The Employer has the right at all times to analyze its operation for the purpose of identifying cost-saving opportunities and improved service. B. When considering contracting out services, the agency will meet with the Union to discuss the need to conduct a feasibility study. If the parties cannot agree, a feasibility study shall be conducted. In the event the decision is based in part, or as a whole, on cost savings, the decisions to contract out shall be made only after the affected agency has conducted a written feasibility study determining the potential costs and benefits that would result from contracting out the work in question. C. The Employer shall notify the Union of its final decision regarding contracting out. 1. If the Employer decides to contract out and such contracting out will result in the direct displacement of employees, the Employer shall provide AVTECTA the Union with no less than fifteen thirty (1530) working days calendar days’ notice that it intends to issue bids to contract out bargaining unit work. The notification by the Employer to CEA of the results of the feasibility study will include all information upon which the Employer based its decision to contract out the work, including but not limited to the total cost savings the Employer anticipates. 2. The Union may then submit an alternate plan that is to include potential costs and benefits. During this fifteen thirty (1530) working day period, calendar period the Employer shall not release any bids. AVTECTA will bids and CEA shall have the opportunity to submit an alternate plan that will be given fair consideration to the study’s recommendations. Nothing in this Article shall prevent the Employer from continually analyzing its operations for the purpose of identifying cost saving opportunities. No bargaining unit work shall be contracted out that results in the layoff of bargaining unit member(s) unless supported by the feasibility studyEmployer. During this thirty (30) calendar day period, the Union shall have the opportunity to discuss the placement of affected employees. Should a bargaining unit member D. No employees shall be laid off as a result of contracting out, management shall make a good faith effort to find the bargaining unit member a vacant position within the institution. If such a position is not available, management shall attempt to find a vacant position within the Department. Regardless of the location, the bargaining unit member must be fully qualified for the position.and their work contracted out without meeting provision