Public Contracts and Procurement Regulations in California

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.

Eric Firstman, Esq. and Benjamin T. Reyes II, Esq. 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, they will give you the tools you need to face the changing landscape in this often daunting field.

Benefits for You

- Learn about contract delivery systems, including the design-build option

- Explore contractor prequalification methods, options and trade-offs

- Gain tips on drafting and enforcing effective contract requirements

- Know what contract terms are required, prohibited and affected by the California public contract code

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 projects.

- You will be able to explain design-build and CM at-risk.