I have yet to be thrilled about any of the public works projects that are floating around this month. But, one bears mention. It appears that Forks, WA is capitalizing on the success of Twilight, by adding a $12 Million face-lift to their high school. So, contractors in the state might want to check[...]
Archive for the ‘Public Contracting’ Category
September 2nd, 2010 - 8:12 am § in Bond & Retainage Claims, Bonds & Surety, Managing Risks, Public Contracting
Public Contracting Bonds: Should They Cover Sales Tax?
In an age where more and more contractors are making a foray into the realm of public contracting, we seem to see more confusion over what legal requirements the contractor must face. Today, I wanted to explore another legal dilemma – the public works bond. In the past, we have discussed repor[...]
Did You Know? ConsensusDOCS Released Subcontractor Agreement for Federal Projects
***This was originally posted on 4/8/2010. The Associated General Contractors’ Newsletter reported that ConsensusDOCS, a leading collaborative organization who produces construction documents, has released its first ever subcontract agreement geared towards federal projects. According to the r[...]
Construction Monitoring Tech: Saving Your Company Money & Reducing Risk?
I came across some very interesting information on new construction job monitoring software that might be a good look for contractors. In the past, we discussed the emergence of construction monitoring software that can reduce your risks on the job site. Increased monitoring and data recording might[...]
Public Contracting Fears: Low Bids & High Risk
Some time ago, I wrote an article about the Washington DOT’s receipt of a number of curiously low bids to perform the work to replace the Seattle Viaduct. Of course, low bids are a worry game for public entities trying to stay on budget while meeting safety goals. But, they are also cause for [...]
Construction Solicitation of the Month: University of Washington’s Husky Union Building
Its time again to announce the “Solicitation of the Month” for Washington contractors. This month, I am going to shake things up by choosing a subcontractor bid request. Last time, I discussed a solication for upgrades to the University of Washington Husky baseball stadium. [...]
