Course Course Summary Section 1 Content Section 1 Content Left Section 1 Content Right Credit Type: Course ACE ID: USPO-0028 Organization: U.S. Postal Service Supply Management Location: Classroom-based Length: 36 hours (1 week) Dates Offered: 11/1/1998 - 1/31/1999 Credit Recommendation & Competencies Section 2 Content Section 2 Content Left Section 2 Content Right Level Credits (SH) Subject Upper-Division Baccalaureate 3 Business Administration, Logistics Management, Public Administration, Purchasing, or Procurement Management Description Section 3 Content Section 3 Content Left Section 3 Content Right Objective: To provide an overview of the contract administration process for 'Facilities' projects, cost, price, best value determination, and the avoidance/mitigation of claims. Learning Outcomes: Manage the contract administration process Understand the inspection and acceptance process Explain terminations and close-outs Explain how quality, cost, and time affect construction contract administration Organize and manage a construction administration team Understand the use of various contract types Explain the authority and responsibilities of the contracting officer, the contracting officer's representative, and the contractor Understand modifications and changes, delays, and claims Instruction & Assessment Section 4 Content Section 4 Content Left Section 4 Content Right Instructional Strategies: Case Studies Classroom Exercise Discussion Lectures Supplemental Materials Section 5 Content Section 5 Content Left Section 5 Content Right Section 6 Content Section 6 Content Left Section 6 Content Right Button Content Rail Content 1 Page Content