Public Contracts and Procurement Regulations


This event qualifies for Various CLEs, ENGs, AIAs


Benefits

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

Do you want to know how to minimize the looming pitfalls inherent in public contracting? Now you can - attend this seminar and enhance your knowledge of the complex and always changing system of laws and regulations involved in public contracting and procurement. You will find out not only how to effectively coordinate the public procurement process for construction services, but also how to make strategic decisions concerning bid protests and contractual disputes.

Our experts will show you how public works projects are awarded and what you should do if you encounter a problem along the way. Presented from both legal and practical perspectives, this seminar will give you the tools you need to face the changing landscape in this often daunting field.

Benefits for You

  • Get a firm grasp of both state and local procurement regulations
  • Walk through various types of contracts - decide which one is best for you
  • Take the guesswork out of bidding, bid protests and defective bids
  • Stay current on recent legal developments affecting the future of public contracting

Learning Objectives

  • You will be able to describe public contracting in Pennsylvania.
  • You will be able to discuss public bidding requirements.
  • You will be able to review types of public construction contracts.
  • You will be able to explain legal ethics issues for construction attorneys.

Who Should Attend?

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.

Continuing Education Units

  • AIA HSW 6
  • AICP
  • CC 1.0
  • ISM 6.0
  • NJ CLE 7.2 including Ethics 1.2
  • NY CLE 7.0 including Areas of Professional Practice 6; Ethics and Professionalism 1
  • PA CLE 6.0 including Ethics 1; Substantive 5
  • PA ENG 7.22

Detailed Credit Information

Speaker and Presenter Information

James M. Doerfler — Moderator Attorney with Reed Smith LLP Richard D. Kalson — Moderator Shareholder and chairman of Babst, Calland, Clements and Zomnir, P.C.'s Construction Services Group Jessica R. Quinn-Horgan Principal attorney at the Law Offices of Jessica Quinn-Horgan Michael H. Wojcik Senior counsel with Thorp Reed & Armstrong, LLP

Relevant Government Agencies

State Government, County Government, City Government, Municipal Government


This event has no exhibitor/sponsor opportunities


When
Fri, Dec 7, 2012, 9:00am - 4:30pm


Cost

Registration:  $339.00
GovEvents Member Price: $305.00
Registration + CD:  $438.00
GovEvents Member Price: $394.00
CD/Manual Package Only:  $359.00
GovEvents Member Price: $323.00
Bring a Colleague:  $239.00


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Where
DoubleTree Hotel & Suites Pittsburgh Downtown
One Bigelow Square
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
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Website
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Organizer
Lorman Education Services


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