Contract Administration: Understanding and Implementing
Program Objectives:
By the end of the program, participants will be able to:
• Identify the major activities and steps of contract administration.
• Identify administration tools and the roles of the contract administrator.
• Recognize the main contractual provisions and appreciate their effects on the implementation and management of future contracts.
• Understand the importance of knowing contractual terms and conditions.
• Demonstrate the importance of partnership and negotiation in contract administration.
• Explain the different types of claims, damages and liabilities.
• Identify Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) and ways to resolve claims.
This program is designed for:
All those involved in any aspect of implementing, managing or administering contracts; also those involved in any step of contract preparation and award in order for them to realize the importance of a well prepared contract.
Outline
Principles of Contracts
• Objectives and Definitions
• Defining Contract
• Elements of a Contract
• Difficulties Encountered in Contract Administration
• Contract Framework
• Contract Administration Major Steps
• Competencies of Contract Administrators
Administration Tools
• Purpose of Contract Administration
• Information Needed for Administering a Contract
• Tools and Techniques for Contract Administration
• Dissection of Contract
• Checklists
• Calendars
• Documents
• Roles and Responsibilities of Contract Administrators
• Roles and Responsibilities of Team Members
• Issues
• Developing Schedule and Cost Plans
• Developing Milestones Charts
Contractor Evaluation
• On-Going Assessments
• Evaluating Contractor's Performance
• Contractual Provisions Affecting Implementation
• Managing Contracts in Progress
• Know your Contract
• Performance Indicators
• Avoiding Problems: Importance of Communication
• Status and Progress Reporting
Negotiation
• Planning Negotiation
• Trading Concessions
• Communication
• Negotiation Preparation
• Negotiation Guidelines
Claims and Disputes
• Breach of Contract
• Types of Damages
• Remedies
• Limitations of Liability
• Changes and Modifications
• Claims and Variation Orders
• Force Majeure
• Disputes
• Lessons Learned; How, Who, Where and When
Alternative Dispute Resolution
• Negotiation
• Mediation
• Conciliation
• Arbitration
Contract Termination
• Termination for Default
• Termination for Convenience
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