Performing NYS Public Work -What you Need to Know as a Contractor or Subcontractor
Performing NYS Public Work -What you Need to Know as a Contractor or Subcontractor
This is an added date as the original March 22 date Sold Out.
Performing public work for New York State’s various contracting agencies, public authorities and political subdivisions (cities, counties, towns, school districts, etc.) can be a daunting endeavor due to the large number of complicated laws, rules and regulations a contractor or subcontractor must comply with. From the advertising of bids and letting of contracts, to claims against public bodies, there are numerous legal pitfalls that can mean the difference between success and failure on a public project. This 3-hour seminar will provide an overview of what every contractor and subcontractor need to know when performing public work, from the bidding process to project closeout. Areas to be covered include:
- Advertising of Bids/Letting of Contracts
- NYS Prompt Payment Law
- Contractor/Subcontractor Registration with DOL
- Remedies for Non-Payment
- Performance/Payment Bond Requirements
- Trust Fund Provisions
- Multiple Prime vs Single Prime Contracts
- Claims Against Public Bodies
- Apprenticeship/Project Labor Agreements
- M/WBE and Affirmative Action Requirements
- Prevailing Wage Requirements
- Workforce Diversity Program
- Wage Theft Prevention Act
- Post Completion MWBE Certification
- Pay Equity (E.O. 162)
- Restrictions on Contacts During Bid Process
- Payment and Retainage Provisions
- New York False Claims Act
* All registrants for this seminar will receive a comprehensive “Performing Public Work” manual compiled by NESCA and AGC of NYS to compliment the subject matter covered by our instructors.
LOCATION: Building Industry Center, 6 Airline Drive, Albany, New York
COST: $75 per person for Members of NESCA, AGC or ECA and $100 per person for Non-Members
INSTRUCTORS: Walter Breakell, Hinman, Howard & Kattell, LLP
Joe Hogan, Vice President Building Services, AGC of NYS