Purchase all four Federal Contracting: Stimulus at Work audio conferences!

The New and Old of Federal Contracting

The federal market has changed dramatically. This program will provide an overview of the market basics for those new and experienced in Federal Contracting.

• Overview of Federal Contracting
• How and where to find Federal Contracts
• Competing for the contract award

The Contract Award Process

Understand the ins and outs of federal contracts and what makes them unique. Get a peek at the new Federal subcontract from ConsensusDOCS. Learn what the government is thinking when awarding your contract.

• Advanced contract award processes
• Key contract clauses

How to Handle Claims and Disputes

You are dealing with one of the toughest clients around - the Federal Government. How do you protect yourself while navigating the claims and disputes process?

• Procedure for claims and disputes
• Past performance evaluations

The Recovery Act

Where are the contracts? What new and complex strings have been attached? Get clarification on the three big issues surrounding stimulus:

• Buy America Provisions
• Reporting requirements for contractors
• Ethics and compliance rules

New Rules for Federal Construction: How to Develop an Ethics & Compliance Program (Audio Conference)

On November 23, the federal government disseminated a new regulation requiring most federal contractors and subcontractors to adopt and promote a code of business ethics. Additional requirements include

• implementing an ongoing business ethics awareness program and an internal control system; and
• displaying a federal fraud hotline poster or establishing a company hotline.

The audio/web conference sponsored by the Associated General Contractors of America and the Society for Corporate Compliance and Ethics provided straightforward guidance on the new rule, including:

• its individual requirements;
• its several exceptions;
• the deadlines for compliance; and
• the practical steps that you can take to bring your company into compliance.

Federal Government Contractor: Ethics & Compliance Programs

Federal contractors face a multifaceted and complex regulatory environment. The landscape is now more complicated thanks to new rules approved in 2008 requiring contractors to have a code of business ethics and compliance in place, an internal control system and new mandatory disclosure requirements. This publication is designed to provide federal contractors all the necessary tools they need to navigate these stringent requirements.

AGC Guide to Federal Construction Contracting - Digital Download

A must-have for anyone involved in the Federal market. AGC has compiled the best information available on this topic and provided editorial commentary to make the information easy-to-read and comprehend. The Guide contains a basic overview of Federal contracting and offers helpful information on many topics.

The Construction Contractor's Guide to DOD Past Performance

Written in partnership the AGC Corps and NAVFAC committees, this book identifies and explains the construction contractor past performance evaluation process. Complete with detailed flow charts, this book is a must-read for contractors involved in federal construction.

Field Guide to Corps of Engineers Performance Evaluation

This handy 4"x6" pocket guide gives you a broad overview of the performance evaluation procedures. Every field superintendent and project manager should have their own copy. Each Field Guide comes with a FREE Performance Evaluation Process Flowchart.

Field Guide to NAVFAC Performance Evaluation

Written for field superintendents and project managers, this handy pocket guide gives you a broad overview of the procedures used by the Naval Facilities Engineering Command for evaluating construction contractor performance. Included are detailed flow charts showing application of the evaluation process and comes complete with a FREE flowchart.

US Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual (EM385-1-1)

This manual prescribes safety and health requirements for all Corps of Engineers activities and operations, including NAVFAC construction contracts. Following this manual will help all contractors working on Department of Defense projects meet all the necessary safety requirements on current and future Federal projects. This manual was once offered through the government, but it?s no longer available.

In Celebration of Partnering: Decade of Construction with US Army Corps of Engineers

Reveals key lessons learned about partnering over the past 10 years. Explains how these lessons fueled more effective federal partnering projects.

ConsensusDOCS Subscription: Subcontracting

ConsensusDOCS is powered by DocuBuilder® software. This subscription package includes two subcontract agreement forms, subcontract form for use on federal government construction projects, agreements between subcontractor and subsubcontractor, a purchase order, bid, payment and performance bonds, invitation to bid, a qualification statement, certificate of substantial completion, certificate of final completion, an application for payment, rider for storage of materials at subcontractor's yard, guidelines for obtaining owner financial information and questionnaire.

Federal Government Construction Contracts: A Practical Guide for the Industry Professional

Smith, Currie & Hancock's Federal Government Construction Contracts is the Federal law companion to the bestselling guide to construction law for non-lawyers. This book serves as an easy-to-understand guide to the practical reality of federal laws, regulations and practices, and how AEC firms can use them to their advantage by avoiding pitfalls and bidding successfully on projects. Includes sample provisions from modern Federal Government construction contracts.Clauses and regulations unique to various Federal agencies are highlighted throughout Helpful "points to remember" summarize important concepts at the end of each chapter, and useful checklists help in making use of the concepts in practice Same plain-English coverage of construction law that made Common Sense Construction Law a bestseller in three editions.

Common Sense Construction Law

In plain English by Smith, Currie & Hancock', Third Edition provides a practical introduction to the significant legal topics and questions affecting construction industry professionals. " Information on intrastate licensure and practice " Advice on "Best Value" source selection and alternative project delivery systems " Recent trends in claim resolution, including recovery of compensation for delays, extra work, and differing site conditions " Expanded coverage on industry safety and environmental issues, including the latest information on project safety, indemnity, mold risks, and insurance coverage issues Complete with a CD-ROM containing over 180 sample contracts and documents from AGC, AIA and EJCDC. This edition is an invaluable reference for industry professionals whose jobs rely on their ability to avoid unwelcome legal surprises that can cripple a project or kill a business.