In case entitled Greg Opinski Construction v. City of Oakdale (Cal. Ct. App. October 6, 2011) a California Appellate Court held that when a public works contract requires notice is given as a condition for getting an extension of time and notice is not given the...
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Expansion of public-private partnership model survives court challenge in Doyle Drive/Presidio Parkway case
The public-private partnership ("P3") delivery method involves public agencies contracting directly with private parties to perform improvement projects, with private parties sharing in cost and risk burdens. California Street and Highway Code §143, enacted in 1989,...
Federal Public Works Contractors Will Now Be Vetted Through A Central “Responsibility” Database, and Must Meet New Self-Reporting Requirements
As of April 22, 2010 new rules require contracting officers to investigate bidders for "responsibility" using a central government database, entitled the Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System ("FAPIIS"). All contractors awarded Federal public...