Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
MACI-0016
Organization's ID:
1021
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
5 days (40 hours)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Construction Contracting
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to provide the student with the knowledge and skills necessary to contract for federal government construction from acquisition planning through contract closeout.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Evaluate the appropriate construction contract awardee, after receiving bids or proposals in response to a construction solicitation.
  • Diagnose and determine the applicable construction contract administration (compliance) approach given a construction contract using FAR, DFARS (if DoD), regulation/guidelines, and best practices.
  • Devise a construction acquisition plan in accordance with FAR part 7, DFARS 207 (if DoD), and agency policies and procedures, given a construction contract requirement.
  • Describe how to develop a construction solicitation package in accordance with FAR, DFARS (if DoD), and agency policies and procedures, after receipt of a construction contracting request.
  • 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 changed condition on a construction contract.
  • 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 requirement to build a new facility, renovate an existing one, or maintain existing facilities.
  • Verify for construction progress payments and, at contract conclusion, describe appropriate actions necessary to contract closeout, given a construction contractor’s invoice.

General Topics:

  • Construction Acquisition Planning
  • Construction Solicitation Phase
  • Construction Evaluation and Award
  • Construction Contract Administration, Compliance
  • Administration of Construction Changed Conditions
  • Invoices, Payments, and Contract Closeout
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Case Studies
  • Discussion
  • Lectures
  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations
  • Other
  • Graded Exercises and Participation

Minimum Passing Score:

80%
Supplemental Materials