Contracting with the federal government for construction of public works, whether that construction consists of “ground-up” construction, renovations, or minor construction, has its own unique & complex rules, standards, problems, & hurdles. The Introduction to Government Construction Contracting is a comprehensive two-day overview of the entire federal procurement process, from start to finish, relating to federal construction projects. It is the purpose of this program to equip industry & Government representatives with the knowledge necessary to effectively & successfully obtain, manage, & perform Government construction contracts. The scope of subjects analyzed by the program is set forth in the detailed Course Curriculum. Its coverage includes not only general construction matters as they relate to the Government procurement process, but the specifics of inspections & warranties, scheduling & delays & acceleration, changes in the work, contract terminations, remedies & special problems, & more. You will be instructed on these subjects by noted course faculty – a practitioner who is a recognized authority on Government construction matters & who has published several works relating to the award & administration of federal construction contracts. In addition to their detailed lectures, each attendee will receive a comprehensive Course Manual of original materials prepared by the instructor exclusively for this program. Who should attend:
Government Construction Contracting Course Curriculum INTRODUCTION Overview of The Statutory & Regulatory Structure Governing Federal Construction
Key Players & Government Representatives – Roles & Responsibilities
Performance & Payment Bonds
Overview of Labor Standards & Socio-Economic Programs & Policies Involving Construction
METHODS OF ACQUIRING CONSTRUCTION Special Construction Contracting Requirements Methods of Procurement – The Competition in Contracting Act Differences Between Sealed Bidding & Contracting by Negotiation Two Phase Design-Build Selection Procedures Simplified Acquisitions – Job Order Contracts REMEDIES OF UNSUCCESSFUL OFFERORS Bid Protests (Including Agency-Level, General Accounting Office, & The Court of Federal Claims) Small Business Challenges CONTRACT PERFORMANCE & SPECIFICATIONS Special Contract Provisions Applicable To Construction Contracts Contract Specifications & Their Use
Scheduling
CHANGES Formal Changes
Constructive Change Orders
Interpretation of Contracts
DIFFFERING SITE CONDITIONS The Contract Clause Types of Differing Site Conditions Recoverable Costs & Other Relief Responsibility For Changed Conditions Subsequent to Contract Award TIME: DELAY, SUSPENSION & ACCELERATION Contract Clauses Liquidated Damages Delays
Suspensions of Work
Concurrent Delays & Cumulative Impact Acceleration
INSPECTIONS, ACCEPTANCE & WARRANTIES Government Inspection Process
Acceptance
Warranties
The Benefit of Lessons Learned TERMINATIONS Terminations for Convenience
Terminations for Default
CONCLUDING REMARKS – PUTTING THE PIECES TOGETHER
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Food & Beverage Continental breakfast and lunch will be served.