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 2 project administration
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:

  • renovate an existing facility, or maintain existing facilities, 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
  • devise a construction acquisition plan in accordance with FAR part 7, DFARS 207 (if DoD), and agency policies and procedures
  • describe how to develop a construction solicitation package in accordance with FAR, DFARS (if DoD), and agency policy/procedures
  • evaluate the appropriate construction contract awardee
  • diagnose and determine the applicable construction contract administration (compliance) approach, using FAR, DFARS (if DoD), regulation/guidelines, and best practices
  • select the appropriate clause and describe the remedy for the situation in accordance with federal and DoD acquisition laws, regulations, and best business practices
  • verify invoices for construction progress payments
  • at contract conclusion, describe appropriate actions necessary to contract closeout

General Topics:

  • Overview of construction contracting
  • Construction acquisition planning
  • Construction solicitation phase
  • Construction evaluation and award
  • Construction contract administration
  • Compliance
  • Administration of construction contract modifications
  • Invoices, payments, and contract closeout
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

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

Methods of Assessment:

  • Case Studies
  • Examinations

Minimum Passing Score:

80%
Supplemental Materials