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Are Electronic Toll Collection Systems Subject to Competitive Bidding?

Best Practices Construction Law

moves toward the construction of "smart" highways as an integral part of our transportation system, state DOTs and localities will be called upon to broaden the horizons of their normal procurement and contracting systems. In 1993, without public bidding, the authority entered into a $1.7 As the U.S. Lesson Learned.

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'Twas the Night Before Christmas.and Comments Were Due on DBE Rule Changes

Best Practices Construction Law

Today's guest post is from my good friend and law partner, Mark Leach , who focuses on health care law, construction disputes and public procurement matters. The proposed rules make several changes in contractor bidding requirements and to the consequences for making changes after bids have been submitted. Comment period.

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Secrets of a structural engineer

BD+C

Delivery Method Secrets You are likely aware that there are many different methods an owner can use to procure and deliver a project. As long as all of the design I’s are dotted and T’s crossed, there is little risk of project surprises.

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Top 10 Compliance Laws for Federal Highway Contractors

Best Practices Construction Law

Similar to what occurred after the bid-rigging scandals, governmental scrutiny has increased because of a loss of trust. False claims; Antitrust; EEO; OSHA/safety and health; DOT (commercial driver’s licenses); DBE; Environmental; Procurement and government contracting; Finance and tax; and. The Top Ten. Labor/employment.

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Demystifying fire-retardant treated wood specifications

Construction Specifier

Competitive bidding of public projects is mandated by statutory requirements. This is sound public policy, and many large, private clients also require competitive bidding as part of their procurement policy. Quality assurance. The requirements for FRTW in military specification MIL-L-19140E mirror those in the codes.

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Efficient Construction Project Delivery for Public Sector Facility Owners – Renovation, Repair, Sustainability

Building Information Management

Job order contracting is now in use by Federal, State, County, and Local Governments; Healthcare, Education, Transportation (Airports, Mass Transit, DOTs) and has even expanded into the private sector. The reduction of procurement and overall project cost. Cost analysis between SABER and design bid build contracting methods.

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Efficient Construction Project Delivery for Public Sector Facility Owners – Renovation, Repair, Sustainability

Building Information Management

Public sector and multi-building facility routinely scope, procure, award, and execute thousands of renovation, repair, maintenance, sustainability, and “minor” new construction projects. The reduction of procurement and overall project cost. Cost analysis between SABER and design bid build contracting methods.