CON 243: Architect-Engineer Services Contracting
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Locations
Denver, CO  Fort Worth, TX San Francisco, CA Vienna, VA Washington, DC
Course Details
- PRICE:
$1025.00
- LENGTH:
5 days
- FORMAT:
Lecture, discussion, practical exercises, case studies, independent readings, and final exam.
- LEVEL:
Intermediate
- FIELD OF STUDY:
Finance
- CPE CREDITS:
40
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This assignment-specific training course is designed to provide experienced contracting personnel with the knowledge and skills to apply the unique aspects of contracting for architect-engineer services pursuant to Public Law 92-582, the Brooks Architect-Engineer (A-E) Act.
Suggested Prerequisites: FAC-C or DAWIA Level I certification training courses
Course Objectives:
After successful completion of this training course, the student will be able to:
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Determine when the Brooks Act procedures apply
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Select an A-E firm and negotiate, award, manage, and administer a contract to satisfy the needs of the government in accordance with federal acquisition laws, regulations, and where applicable, best business practices
Major Topics:
Laws and regulations. Introduction to A-E contracting. Defining A-E services. Steps in awarding an A-E contract. Competition in A-E contracting.
Determination of need. Project management plan. Site selection. Methods of accomplishing design. Design planning. Small business programs. Government estimate.
Statement of work vs. scope of work. When to write the statement of work. Data sources. Elements of the statement of work. Contract types.
Congressional notification. Purpose and methods of publicizing. Response times. Format of the synopsis.
Qualification statements. Evaluation boards and their functions. Selection authority. Short selection process. Request for proposal (RFP). Special clauses for A-E contracts. Releasing the RFP and handling questions. Releasing other information.
Evaluation. Subcontracting plans. Negotiations. Debriefing of offerors.
Contract clauses. Key elements of successful management and administration. Inspection and acceptance of A-E submittals and services. Appointment of the COR. Performance evaluations. Modifications. Partnering. Service Contract Act. Contract closeout.
Definitions. Responsibilities. Purpose of quality management. Quality assurance actions. Contractor quality control.
ACE Recommendation:
November 1999 to present: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate or upper division baccalaureate degree category, 2 semester hours in Business Administration, Federal Acquisition, Public Administration, Procurement Management, or Purchasing.
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