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Tuition: $828.00
(per student) Please contact BMRA for full-class discounts (15 or more students)

Length: 5 days

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BMRA is authorized by IACET to offer 3 CEUs (30 CLPs) for this program.
(Continuing Education Units)

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Contracting for Architect and Engineering Services

Course Description:

This course is a comprehensive study of the Brooks Act procedures in contracting for Architect-Engineering (A-E) Services. Procedures covered apply to procurement by direct Federal Government contract and by Federal Government grantees' contracts. Students will learn how the Brooks Act defines A-E services, the procedures that must be followed, and practical application of those procedures to various A-E situations.

This course is recommended for members of the contract specialist (GS-1102) career path who have requirements for Architect-Engineering Services. Other personnel associated with A-E requirements, i.e., project managers, construction supervisors, and estimators, will find the course helpful in executing their responsibilities. A minimum of one year of experience in the contracting field is recommended as preparation for this course.

Prerequisites:

• Acquisition Planning I
• Contract Formation I
• Price Analysis
• Cost Analysis
• Acquisition Planning II
• Contract Formation II

Learning Objectives:

• Determine the need for using Brooks Act procedures when contracting for Architect-Engineering Services.
• Understand and apply the steps required to formulate an Architect-Engineering Services contract.
• Understand the requirements for advertising Architect-Engineering contract requirements.
• Identify methods used to solicit Architect-Engineering services.
• Properly evaluate firms and determine the order in which they will be ranked.
• Properly evaluate firms and determine the order in which they will be ranked.
• Determine applicable cost principles specific to Architect-Engineering contracting.
• Conduct a government cost estimate.
• Develop a negotiation strategy and conduct negotiations.
• Understand how the government maintains quality assurance on the contract.
• Describe the roles and responsibilities of those who manage and administer the contract.

Federal Tax ID #: 54-0943738 VA TIN #: 001126566-9 GSA Training Schedule 69: GS-02F-0185N
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611430 - Professional and Management Development Training; 611710 - Educational Support Services)
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8741 - MANAGEMENT SERVICES; 8742 - MANAGEMENT CONSULTING SERVICES)
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