Managing the Federally
Funded Construction Project
Under Grants, Contracts
and Self-Determination Awards
Construction
April 24 - 25 |
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Tribes and tribal organizations are awarded millions
of dollars each year for a variety of construction
projects. The regulations that come with those federal
dollars are long and complicated, but
they must be complied with. Regardless
of where the money is coming
from — the Bureau of Indian Affairs,
Indian Health Service, Environmental
Protection Agency or any one of the
dozens of federal agencies that award
grants and contracts — you must fully
understand Office of Management
and Budget (OMB) requirements to avoid disallowed
costs or other sanctions.
This in-depth session will help you keep your federally
funded projects on track. Join Falmouth and examine
the policies and procedures of acquiring construction
services and the steps that must
be taken when contracting for these
services. This session also covers the
general responsibilities of tribal government
representatives in planning
for new construction, repair and improvement
projects. A wide range of
topics will be discussed, from reviewing
plans and specifications to contract
closeout.
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Topics that will be covered include:
Introduction to Construction Contracting
- Source of authority
- Procedural guidance
- Project planning
- Methods of contracting for construction
Pre-Solicitation Activities
- Data package development
- Independent government cost estimate
- Construction contract award phase
Solicitation and Award Phase
- Solicitation preparation and issuance
- Receipt, opening and recording of bids
- Evaluation of bids
- Funds certification and contract clearances
- Protests received before award
- Contract preparation
- Post-award activities
Project Funding
- Justifying costs
- Calculating indirect costs
- Equipment purchase
- Negotiating your fixed price
- Rules under P.L. 93-638
- Savings under the contract
General Contract Administration Matters
- Contract management plan
- Monitoring contract requirements
- Contracting responsibilities and authority
- Relationships in contract administration
- Meetings
- Construction progress schedules
- Submittals
- Contract progress payments
- Government-supplied items
- Partial government occupancy
Special Issues Under the Indian Self-Determination Act
- Earning a profit
- Budgeting restrictions
- Budget modifications
- Contract changes
- Prior approvals
- Government’s right to stop work
Inspection, Testing and Acceptance
- Inspection
- Testing
- Acceptance
- Delivery of material to facility manager
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Contract Modifications
- General principles for contract modifications
- Changes
- Constructive changes
- Supplemental agreements
- Equitable adjustments
- General matters
Problem Solving and Extraordinary Action
- Time and delays
- Termination of construction contracts
- Contract disputes and appeals
- Extraordinary contractual actions
Administration of Labor Standards Provisions
- Apprentices and trainees
- Overtime
- Payroll and basic records
- Construction and basic records
- Construction Safety Act
- Equal Employment Opportunity
- Occupational Safety and Health Act
Davis-Bacon Wages
- What is the prevailing wage?
- Your responsibility
- Auditing payroll
- Dealing with the Department of Labor
Federal Oversight
- Right to inspect and monitor
- Requirements under 25 CFR, Subpart 2
- Requirements under 25 CFR, Part 900J
- Application of federal acquisition regulations
- Special terms and conditions in award
- OMB A-87
- OMB A-102
Questioned Costs
- Avoiding
- Documentation requirements
- Awarding cost contracts carefully
- When it becomes a false claim
*Topics subject to change.
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