CON 2440: Construction Contracting

Overview

Explore the unique set of guidelines and approaches related to contracting for construction. You will learn the nuances of the construction acquisition and contracting phases in order to successfully obtain goods and services for your agency or organization. You will gain the knowledge and skills to contract for federal government construction—from acquisition planning through closeout. You will learn how to conduct market research and administer the contract.

Who Attends

This course is designed for contracting personnel involved in the construction process. Additionally, Contracting Officer’s Representatives involved in construction project oversight may find this course to be beneficial.

Course Level: Intermediate
CLP: 40 | CPE: 40
Duration: 5 Days

Price: $ 1939.00 Course prices shown here do not include a credit card surcharge. Payments by ACH, EFT, or check do not include the surcharge and are offered at a lower price. At checkout, you may choose a payment method that avoids the credit card surcharge.
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Course Details

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For Groups

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Private Group Training

Available Dates

Guaranteed to Run are designated with a

June 22 - June 26, 2026

Class ID: 261021006

Washington, DC

8 AM - 4 PM EST

July 20 - July 24, 2026

Class ID: 261021007

Virtual

9 AM - 5 PM EST

September 21 - September 25, 2026

Class ID: 261021009

Virtual

10 AM - 6 PM EST

October 19 - October 23, 2026

Class ID: 261021010

Washington, DC

8 AM - 4 PM EST

November 2 - November 6, 2026

Class ID: 261021011

Virtual

9 AM - 5 PM EST

December 14 - December 18, 2026

Class ID: 261021012

Virtual

9 AM - 5 PM EST

Learning Objectives

Given a construction requirement to build a new facility, renovate an existing one, or maintain existing facilities, apply the required knowledge of laws, regulations, and procedures to the act of properly issuing and administering a construction contract in accordance with federal acquisition laws, regulations, and best business practices.
Given a construction contract requirement, devise a construction acquisition plan in accordance with FAR part 7, DFARS 207 (if DoD), and agency policies and procedures.
After receipt of a construction contracting request, describe how to develop a construction solicitation package in accordance with FAR, DFARS (if DoD), and agency policies and procedures.
After receiving bids or proposals in response to a construction solicitation, evaluate the appropriate construction contract awardee.
Given a construction contract, diagnose and determine the applicable construction contract administration (compliance) approach, using FAR, DFARS (if DoD), regulation/guidelines, and best practices.
Given a changed condition on a construction contract, select the appropriate clause and describe the remedy for the situation in accordance with federal and DoD acquisition laws, regulations, and best business practices.
Given a construction contractor’s invoice, verify for construction progress payments and, at contract conclusion, describe appropriate actions necessary to contract closeout.

Additional Features

Course Activities

Participants must achieve at least 80% (80 of 100 total points) on the following graded activities:

Exercise: CSI Divisions—6 points
Exercise: Determining Award—19 points
Exercise: Presenting at Precon—15 points
Exam—50 points
Class participation—10 points

Course Topics

Overview of Construction Contracting

Statutes That Shaped the Source Selection Process
Defining Construction
Fiscal Law Requirements
Scope of Work
Exercise: Funding Construction

Construction Acquisition Planning

Acquisition Plans
Plan Components
Fundamentals of Market Research
Contract Vehicles and Processes
Other Plan Considerations
Plan Dates
Exercise: Acquisition Plan
Exercise: Determining the Source Selection Strategy

Construction Solicitation Phase

Reviewing Specifications and Plans
Solicitation Preparation
Construction Market Research
Additional Considerations for Construction Solicitation Issuance

Construction Evaluation and Award

Physical Requirements of Bid Opening
Analytical Requirements of Sealed Bidding
Evaluating Options
Other Considerations
Award—Sealed Bid
Exercise: Determining Award
Contracting by Negotiation

Construction Contract Administration, Compliance

Notice of Award versus Notice to Proceed
Preconstruction Conference
Policy
Government Responsibilities
Contractor Responsibilities
Contractual Requirements for Quality Work
The Contractor Quality Control Plan
Quality Assurance
Labor Law Issues
Partnering

Administration of Construction Contract Changed Conditions

Analysis of Principal Clauses
Changes Clause (FAR 52.243-4)
Differing Site Conditions Clause (FAR 52.236-2)
Site Investigation and Conditions Affecting the Work Clause (FAR 52.236-3)
Suspension of Work Clause (FAR 52.242-14)
Default (Fixed-Price Construction) Clause (FAR 52.249-10)
Inspection of Construction Clause (FAR 52.246-12)
Value Engineering—Construction Clause (FAR 52.248-3)
Constructive Changes
Construction Schedule, Time, and Delay Analysis
Delays
Schedule Analysis
Acceleration
Methods for Determining Quantum
Methods for Computing Overhead
Profit
Termination for Default
Claims
Exercise: Construction Contract Issues

Invoices, Payments, and Contract Closeout

Payments under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts
Payments and Progress Meetings
Invoice Processing
Reviewing the Schedule of Prices
Retainage, Withholding, and Liquidated Damages
Notice of Nonpayment and Overpayment
Payment of Invoice
Exercise: Payment Invoice—First Payment Review
Exercise: Payment Invoice—Second Payment Review
Punchlists, Occupancy, and Warranties
Contract Closeout
Contractor Performance Assessment Rating System (CPARS)

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CON 2440: Construction Contracting

Overview

Who Attends

For Groups

Available Dates

Learning Objectives

Additional Features

Credits

This course is part of the following Management Concepts Certificate Programs:

Core Courses

Elective Courses

Prerequisites:

Mandatory

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Course Activities

Course Topics