What makes a good and legally defensible contract for both parties, and what are the pitfalls to avoid?  Covers Contract Preparation (contract types, RFQs vs RFPs, “Hybrid” contracts, language, Terms & Conditions, permits and plans, Scope, Bid Schedules, “Engineer’s Estimates”, standard “boilerplate”, legal sufficiency, writing practical and measurable Specifications, drawings and sketches) and Field Administration (the Bidders List, payment terms, time limits, solicitation, Award and Notice to Proceed, lines of authority, Pre-Bid actions and problems, Submittals, the Inspection process and contract Records, Change Orders, Disputes, Claims, Stop Work Orders and Seasonal Shutdowns, accidents, contract Closure vs Termination, Default and Debarment).  Includes class exercises and scenarios, discussion of “good”, “bad” and “frustrating” contract experiences, and a binder of reference material.

NOTE: This workshop was in-person only and was not recorded.