Originally Posted by
TaylorB
I do think it's absolutely ridiculous that we can not plan our life for next month until the 17th (at midnight!) of the month before. And some months, this includes the 29th-31th of the current month.
This MUST be addressed in the next contract... Bids packets released on the 1st, close on the 7th, awarded by the 12th
+1
And add the weird vacation calendar to the wish list. I know there is some "logic" somewhere in the past for the LUAL practice of the May-May cycle but it sure leaves folks who can bid summer vacation hanging until the last minute to make final plans.