Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences
ISSN: Online 1818-7803ISSN: Print 1816-949x
Abstract
The procurement method is one way that is used to gain a bond between a client and a contractor. There are three types of procurement method, open tender, selective tender and negotiation tender. Regardless the types of procurement method, it is significant to select the appropriate procurement method for the maintenance of a public park. Thus, the proper selection of procurement method will be determining the project successfully. The idea to identify the method of procurement is because of the gap of knowledge in term of maintenance in public park. The study aims to determine the best procurement methods for maintenance in public park according to the local authority’s perspectives. There are two objectives for this study: to identify the current type of procurement method used for the maintenance of a public park, to determine the criteria contribute to the selection of procurement method utilized for the maintenance of a public park. An in-depth interview with the semi-structured question has been used as methodology and gains the data from three local authorities in Malaysia. The findings showed that all respondents used the same procurement method which is open tendering for the maintenance in a public park. While the criteria that contribute to the selection in the open tender are client’s requirement and scope of research or project characteristics. Therefore, this study suggests that local authorities should undertake comprehensive technique to recognizing the best procurement method for maintenance in public park.
How to cite this article:
Ahmad Nazrin Aris Anuar and Farhana Syahni Muhaidar. The Procurement Method Used for Maintenance in Public Park:
Local Authority Perspectives.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36478/jeasci.2018.1451.1461
URL: https://www.makhillpublications.co/view-article/1816-949x/jeasci.2018.1451.1461