Our last session is on Subchapter H, Clauses and Forms. Clauses have been discussed in the eight previous sessions as they relate to the specific subject matter of that session. The final session is an overview of Part 52, the matrix, and alternate determinations. As a series end point, Part 53, the forms, and the problems that surround their appropriate use will be addressed. All parts of the FAR are not equal. But the FAR is the major document for the billion dollar plus yearly executive agency spend for supplies, services, and construction. The FAR answers many of the questions and sets out to meet the goal of uniform policies for executive agencies acquisitions paid for with appropriated funds. The FAR language seeks uniformity, fairness, trustworthiness, truth in negotiations and awards, availability to bid, and focuses on a system that protects the spend and encourages the best end-product available. These nine sessions have provided the overview of topics that are frequently taught in multi day classes, available in the classroom, and available virtually. What we spent half an hour on may well be available in a two-day class that is able to get "deep into the weeds" of compliance, implementation, enforcement of rules and regulations. Learning Objectives (After this webinar you will have learned) - How Flowdowns implement control. - How The matrix sets the stage. - How Documentation requires forms. - How Maintenance of documentation is mandatory. - How FAR manages spend and performance.

When a federal agency, commission, administration has a need for the procurement of supplies, services, construction; the FAR requirements are addressed in Subchapter B, Competition and Acquisition Planning. The FAR sets down the steps to be taken; publicizing the planned contractual action; reviewing competition requirements; developing the plan of action; reviewing sources of supplies and services; reviewing contractor qualifications; conducting market research; accurately describing agency needs; and determining the ability and methodology of buying from the commercial marketplace. The parts of Subchapter B introduce responsibilities and requirements that are standard, unique, or special. In all sessions Part 52 provisions and clauses related to the specific parts of the session, chapters 5-12 for this session are examined. Learning Objectives: (After this webinar you will have learned) - How spending tax money requires a public process. - How public process has timelines. - How regulatory statutes form the base.

COVID-19 and Your Construction Project: Delay, Suspension, and Changes Claims Course Description: A thorough review of the potential impacts of COVID-19 on construction contracts with the federal government and private owners. Coverage includes the clauses covering delay, impact, acceleration, suspension of the work, stop work orders, changes and termination (whether express or constructive); as well as the mechanics of the clauses and the cases construing them. The program focuses on the practical aspects of how best to manage the current situation, notice requirements, documenting claims, and consideration of risk management practices. Learning Objectives:  Review the text of the FAR contract clauses, and the private construction contract clauses in play with COVID-19-related delay, suspension, changes, and price adjustments.  Review the cases construing the clauses in light of past epidemics, quarantine restrictions, and government action affecting performance.  Review excusable delay and constructive acceleration arising from project suspension as well as subcontractor and supply chain delays due to illness or government restrictions arising from COVID-19.  Review the requirements for mitigating delay and proving delay and acceleration claims arising from or related to COVID-19.  Review the potential impacts on unchanged work due to product substitution to solve supply-chain problems as well as losses of productivity.  Recognize notice requirements and the steps to preserve the right to an REA or Claim.  Review lower-tier liability, no-damages for delay clauses and the effect on prime contractor liability. This live webinar is eligible for CLE/CPE credit. NASBA language

FAR Parts 15 and 36, Contracting by Negotiation, Construction, Architect & Engineer Contracts This is Session 6 of the Foundations of the FAR webinar series. Franklin Turner of McCarter English will cover Parts 15 and 36 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation. Contracting by Negotiation (Part 15) includes information on Source Selection, Solicitation and Receipt of Proposals, Pricing Notifications, Protests and Unsolicited Proposals, Construction, Architect and Engineering Contracts. (Part 36) prescribes the policies and procedures in these types of contracts with certain clauses and standard forms which would be unique to this area. Part 15 Scope This part prescribes policies and procedures governing competitive and noncompetitive negotiated acquisitions. A contract awarded using other than sealed bidding procedures is a negotiated contract. Part 36 Scope This part prescribes policies and procedures peculiar to contracting for construction and architect-engineer services. It includes requirements for using certain clauses and standard forms that apply also to contracts for dismantling, demolition, or removal of improvements. This live webinar is eligible for both CLE and CPE credit. NOTE: CPE/CLE credit for attendees are subject to participation and approval by the governing boards.