Public Contract Code Requirements and Competitive Bidding in California

Discover how to navigate the minefields of public contracting and procurement code with ease.

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Rohnert Park, CA • November 12, 2010 • ID# 386213

Continuing Education Credit• AIA 6.00 • AICP • CC 1.0 • CA MCLE 6.00 • ISM 6.00 Lorman is a registered CM provider. CM credits may be available. Please contact Lorman at 1-866-352-9540 prior to your registration for more details.

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Eric J. Firstman Wulfsberg Reese Colvig & Firstman Professional CorporationH. James Wulfsberg Wulfsberg Reese Colvig & Firstman Professional Corporation

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Eric J. Firstman

•PrincipalwithWulfsbergReeseColvig&FirstmanProfessionalCorporation

•Superlawyers,NorthernCalifornia(2007,2008,2009,2010)(constructionlaw)

•Superlawyers,NationwideCorporateCounsel(2008,2009,2010)(constructionlaw)

•Fellow,LitigationCounselofAmerica(trialandappellatepractice)

•20yearsofexperienceindrafting,negotiation,bidding,award,arbitration,mediationandlitigationmattersarisingfromconstructioncontractsofalltypes

•Assistsprojectownersindeterminingappropriateprocurementandevaluationmethodologies

•Developsprocurementdocuments•Frequentwriterandlectureronlegaltopics•J.D.degree,UniversityofCalifornia,HastingsCollegeof

theLaw•B.A.degree,UniversityofCalifornia,LosAngeles

H. James Wulfsberg

• SeniorprincipalwithWulfsbergReeseColvig&FirstmanProfessionalCorporation

• Morethan30years’experienceinallphasesoftheconstructionprocess,includingdesign-bid-build,design-build,engineeringprocurementconstructioncontracting,constructionmanagementandpublicworksprojects

• Nationallyrecognizedexpertinconstructionlaw• Superlawyers,NorthernCalifornia(2005,2006,2007,2008,

2009,2010)(constructionlaw)• Superlawyers,NationwideCorporateCounsel(2008,2009,

2010)(constructionlaw)• Memberofnumerousorganizationsandafrequentauthor

andlecturer• AmericanCollegeofConstructionLawyers• J.D.degree,BoaltHallSchoolofLaw,Universityof

California• B.A.degree,magnacumlaude,UniversityofSouthern

California

ThisseminarwillbepresentedbyEricJ.FirstmanandH.JamesWulfsberg.

8:30 am – 9:00 am Registration

9:00 am – 9:30 amStatutory Background• PublicRecordsAct• GovernmentClaimsAct• OpenMeetingLaw

9:30 am – 10:15 amNegotiating Professional Service Agreements• ApplicableStatutesandRestrictions• DesignAgreements• ConstructionManagementAgreements• ModifyingtheStandardForms

10:15 am – 10:30 amCase Study #1: Design Agreement Procurement

10:30 am – 10:45 am Break

10:45 am – 11:30 amWhat Public Entities Need to Know About the California Public Contracts Code• MinimumRequirements:WhatYouMustHave• Prohibitions:WhatYouCan’tHave• OtherStatutoryConsiderations• RecentLegislativeDevelopments• IncorporatingCodeRequirementsinContracts

11:30 am – 12:00 pmProtecting the Public Entity Through Prequalification and Sound Bidding Procedures• ContractingOptions• ContractorPrequalification–Methods,CostsandBenefits

12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Lunch (Included)

1:00 pm – 1:30 pmProtecting the Public Entity Through Prequalification and Sound Bidding Procedures (Continued)• Bidding• BidProtestProceduresandAdministration

1:30 pm – 2:15 pmClaims on Public Works Projects• ClaimsLimitedbyPublicContractingLaws• ClaimsCreatedbyPublicContractingLaws• ClaimsPrecludedbyPublicContractingLaws

2:15 pm – 3:00 pmProtecting the Public Entity Through Contract Drafting• SchedulingandCostReporting:ThePublicEntity’sMostUseful

Tools• AllocatingSiteConditionRisks:MinimizingDifferingSite

ConditionsClaims• RequiringandManagingProjectDocumentation

3:00 pm – 3:15 pm Break

3:15 pm – 3:45 pmProtecting the Public Entity Through Contract Drafting (Continued)• RequiringNoticeandDocumentationofClaims• ContractTerminations• ThePromptPaymentStatutes• UniformCostAccountingAct

3:45 pm – 4:15 pmCase Study #2: Bidding, Drafting, Claims

4:15 pm – 4:30 pmDesign-Build and CM At-Risk Overview• RecentLegislativeDevelopments• TheImportanceofComprehensiveScopeDescriptions• TheImportanceofQualifyingtheDesignTeam• QualityControlProceduresandIncentives• RecognizingtheDesignerastheContractor’sSubcontractor

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GENERAL INFORMATION: • This seminar may be recorded by Lorman. • If you need special accommodations, please contact us two weeks in advance of the program. • Lorman Education Services is not approved to offer self-study CPE credit for accountants; therefore, no CPE will be given for this program if ordered as a self-study package.CANCELLATIONS: Substitute registrants can be named at any time. A full refund, less a $20 service charge, will be given if notification is given six or more business days in advance. Notification of less than six business days will result in a credit that can be applied to any Lorman products or services. If you do not cancel or attend, you are responsible for the entire payment. © 2010 Lorman Education Services. All rights reserved.

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Where Is It?DoubleTree Hotel Sonoma Wine Country One Doubletree Drive707-584-5466Rohnert Park, CA

Discover how to navigate the minefields of public contracting and procurement code with ease.

Doyouwanttoknowhowtominimizetheloomingpitfallsinherentinpubliccontracting?Nowyoucan–attendthisseminarandenhanceyourknowledgeofthecomplexandalwayschangingsystemoflawsandregulationsinvolvedinpubliccontractingandprocurement.You’llfindoutnotonlyhowtoeffectivelycoordinatethepublicprocurementprocessforconstructionservices,butalsohowtomakestrategicdecisionsconcerningbidprotestsandcontractualdisputes.

Ourexpertswillshowyouhowpublicworksprojectsareawardedandwhatyoushoulddoifyouencounteraproblemalongtheway.Presentedfrombothlegalandpracticalperspectives,thisseminarwillgiveyouthetoolsyouneedtofacethechanginglandscapeinthisoftendauntingfield.

Benefits for You• Learnaboutcontractdeliverysystems,includingthedesign-buildoption• Explorecontractorprequalificationmethods,optionsandtrade-offs•Tipsondraftingandenforcingeffectivecontractrequirements•Knowwhatcontracttermsarerequired,prohibitedandaffectedbytheCaliforniapubliccontractcode

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Who Will Be There?This seminar is designed for attorneys, presidents, vice presidents, purchasing professionals, construction and project managers, administrators, city officials, engineers, architects, owners, contract managers, planners and government contractors.

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Public Contract Code Requirements and Competitive Bidding in California

Rohnert Park, CA • November 12, 2010 • ID# 386213

Public Contract Code Requirements and Competitive Bidding in CaliforniaRohnert Park, CA • November 12, 2010 • ID# 386213

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Learning Objectives• You will be able to describe statutory background.• You will be able to discuss protecting the public entity through contract drafting.• You will be able to review claims on public works project.• You will be able to explain design-build and CM at-risk.

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