Construction Contracting

Course Description:

This course provides contracting (GS-1102 and equivalent) personnel with skill at awarding and administering contracts for construction. This course is also of value to other Federal personnel who are involved in the development, management, or administration of construction projects. The focus of the course is on where and how the construction contracting environment differs from contracting in general.

Prerequisites:

• Acquisition Planning I
• Contract Formation I
• Contract Administration I
• Sealed Bidding
• Price Analysis
• Cost Analysis
• Federal Contract Negotiation
• Acquisition Planning II
• Contract Formation II
• Contract Administration II

Learning Objectives:

• Devise a construction acquisition plan.
• Recognize the differences between situations in which IFB or RFP would be the appropriate solicitation type for a construction requirement.
• In both sealed bid and negotiated situations, analyze bid/proposal documents and select appropriate awardees.
• Identify the critical elements of a quality control plan for construction.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and determine the appropriate compliance approach in various contract administration situations.
• Appropriately execute modifications to construction contracts.
• Ensure costs of construction contract invoices are allowable and allocable, be able to process invoices for progress payments, and conduct contract closeout.