Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
COE-0002
Organization's ID:
366
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
5 days (36 hours)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 construction contracts and documents
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to provide students with the fundamentals of the Department of Defense (DoD) acquisition process as it relates to administration of fixed-price construction contracts.

Learning Outcomes:

  • define the basic contracting components
  • explain daily operations involved with construction contracts
  • identify elements, phases and steps required in Quality Management
  • explain basic acquisition principles of contract modification
  • discuss the legal implications on construction contracts

General Topics:

  • Construction Contract Administration (CCA)
  • Pre-Award Considerations
  • Labor Standards Law
  • Planning for CCA
  • Project Delivery Team
  • Specifications and Drawings
  • Construction
  • Preconstruction Conference
  • Construction
  • Quality Management
  • Clauses from which Modifications Arise
  • Basics of Contract Modifications
  • Negotiations
  • Progress Payments
  • Contract Completion, Payment and Close out
  • Delays and Suspensions
  • Fiscal Law
  • Remedies
  • Buy American and Terminations
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Case Studies
  • Classroom Exercise
  • Discussion
  • Learner Presentations
  • Lectures
  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Case Studies
  • Examinations
  • Other
  • Presentations
  • Quizzes
  • Practical Exercises

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
Supplemental Materials

Other offerings from U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Learning Center