Clarkdale and Fann Contracting Win $2.75M JOC Award for STEAM Park Project
Event summary
- $2.75M Selna Mongini S.T.E.A.M. Park project wins 2025 Harry H. Mellon Award of Excellence in Job Order Contracting.
- Town of Clarkdale and Fann Contracting recognized for JOC best practices, collaboration, and community impact.
- Project delivered through Gordian’s cooperative JOC contract #YC24-359, maximizing grant funding without cost overruns.
- Award ceremony scheduled for June 30 at the project site in Clarkdale, AZ.
The big picture
This award highlights the growing role of Job Order Contracting in public infrastructure projects, demonstrating how flexible procurement methods can deliver cost-effective, community-focused outcomes. The $2.75M project exemplifies a trend toward blending education with recreation in municipal planning, potentially influencing future funding priorities.
What we're watching
- Public Sector Innovation
- How the success of this JOC project may accelerate adoption in other municipalities.
- Grant Utilization
- Whether similar projects can replicate Clarkdale’s efficient use of grant funding.
- JOC Expansion
- The pace at which Gordian can scale its cooperative JOC model across new regions.