This virtual course is being broadcast simultaneously from the FPS classroom/in-person version of this course.

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:

• Newly hired professionals in all government construction contracting roles at all levels & all sizes of organizations
• Business & organizations who are exploring or have acquired a federal government construction contract either as a prime contractor or a subcontractor
• Specialists who have been working in limited areas involving government construction, those who have not had the opportunity to familiarize themselves with the overall picture.
• Experienced professionals needing an effective refresher, to be brought up to date on the  rules, procedures, rights, & remedies applicable to government & industry.

Learning Objectives:

• Recognize relevant statutes, laws & regulations unique to a government construction procurement & contract, including but not limited to those under FAR Subpart 36.2, “Special Aspects of Contracting for Construction,”  basic labor statutes & regulations, liquidated damages, & bonding requirements applicable to federal construction projects.
• Determine the roles & responsibilities of government officials involved in the award, administration & performance of a government construction contract.
• Understand & develop strategies for developing & responding to Invitations for Bids & Requests for Proposals.
• Analyze differing site conditions & change orders.
• Prepare for delays, suspension & accelerations.
• Resolve issues related to inspection & acceptance of a government construction project.
• Lean about the parties’ rights & responsibilities under different types of terminations.