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CLDP On-Line Training Program Infrastructure Contracting for Public Attorneys

MODULE 1

INFRASTRUCTURE CONTRACTS OVERVIEW

(TOTAL HOURS 20)

Learning Objectives:

• You will learn the fundamentals of contracts, drafting and negotiations including a session dedicated to your country’s local contracts code, environmental and land use law

• You will gain expert knowledge in the multiple and various project participants and stakeholders and their roles and responsibilities regarding project development

• You will gain a deep understanding of the project life cycle and the various phases every project must go through, to become a reality

• You will learn the fundamental differences among the different types of infrastructure projects and how this may require variations in the contracts

1.1 Executive Summary to the Module 1 (0.5 hours)

1.2 Introduction to Infrastructure Contracts (4.0 hours)

A. Civil Law, Common Law and Sharia Law

B. Legal Context of Infrastructure Contracts

1.) Contract Law 2.) Breach of Contract 3.) Implied Contract Obligations 4.) Torts 5.) Statutory and Regulatory Laws Affecting IC’s

C. Principles of Contract Drafting

1.) Risk Allocation in Contracts (examples: Geotech, Environmental) 2.) Contract Forms

• Unification and Standardization in International Construction

3.) Primary Contract Components

• Price

• Scope

• Quality

• Time

• Variations

4.) Terms and Conditions

D. Interpreting the Contract

1.) Importance of Contract Interpretation 2.) What is a Contract?

3.) Defining Contract Terms 4.) Interpreting the Contracts Wording 5.) Facts and Circumstances Around Contract Formation

• Discussions and Conduct

• Parties Prior Dealings

• Industry Custom and Practice

• Limitations on Outside Circumstances

E. LOCAL CONTENT - Country, Contract Code, Procurement Code

F. KNOWLEDGE CHECK 1.2

1.3 Project Participants and Stakeholders (4.0 hours)

A. Project Participants

B. Public Owners – Agencies and the Government

1.) Owner Consultants 2.) Owner Advisors

• Financial

• Technical

• Legal

3.) Project Oversite o Program Managers o General Engineering Consultants o Construction Managers o Owner’s Representatives

C. Design Professionals

1.) Architects 2.) General Engineering Companies 3.) Specialty Engineers 4.) Contracting for Design Services: Pitfalls and Advice

D. Prime Contractors

1.) General Contractor 2.) Construction Manager at-risk

E. Subcontractors

F. Funders/ Financiers

G. Operation and Maintenance Contractors

H. Other Project Stakeholders

1.) Other Governments Federal and Local 2.) Environmental Approval Agencies 3.) Affected Communities 4.) Local Business Establishments 5.) Landowners 6.) Utilities (electric, water, gas) 7.) Transportation Infrastructure 8.) Museums, Cultural, Recreational

I. CASE STUDY (Participants)

J. KNOWLEDGE CHECK 1.3

1.4 Project Life Cycle Phases (4.0 hours)

A. Planning the Project: Compensation and Organization Variations

B. Planning and Project Development

1.) Feasibility Analysis 2.) Financial Planning 3.) Land acquisitions and securing the site 4.) Environmental Assessment 5.) Permits and Approvals

C. Design Development

D. Procurement

E. Construction

F. Operations and Maintenance

G. Turnover/Hand back

H. LOCAL CONTENT – Environmental, Land Use, Permitting

I. CASE STUDY Project Phases

J. KNOWLEDGE CHECK 1.4

1.5 Various Types of Infrastructure Projects (4.0 hours)

A. Energy

1.) Fossil Fuel

2.) Hydroelectric 3.) Wind and Solar 4.) Cogeneration and District Heating 5.) Energy Efficiency and Conservation

B. Water

1.) Water Treatment Plants 2.) Wastewater Treatment Plants 3.) Water Storage and Reservoirs 4.) Pumped Storage 5.) Dams and Water Reservoirs 6.) Flood Control Projects

C. Transportation

1.) Highways 2.) Transit 3.) Railroads 4.) Airport 5.) Locks and Dams 6.) Docks and Harbors

D. Communications

1.) Telecom 2.) Broadband 3.) Smart Cities

E. Public Facilities

1.) Hospitals 2.) Prisons 3.) Courthouses 4.) Public Buildings

F. KNOWLEDGE CHECK 1.5

1.6 Local Law Module (2.5 hours)

1.7 Case Studies (1.0 hour)

1.8 TEST MODULE

MODULE 2

BASIC OF PROCUREMENT AND NEGOTIATIONS

(TOTAL HOURS 15)

• You will learn the fundamentals of procurement including a session dedicated to your country’s local contracts code and procurement law

• You will gain a working knowledge in roles and responsibilities of the public sector regarding project procurement practice and procedures

• You will gain an understanding of the selection and award methods and some of the major problems that maty be encountered

• You will learn the fundamental differences among the different types of international procurement standards and procedures

2.1 Executive Summary to the Module 2 (0.5 hours)

2.2 Procurement Overview (2.0 hours)

A. Considerations in type of procurement and contracting

1.) Development of requirements 2.) Requests for Interest, Bid Solicitations 3.) Request for Qualifications 4.) Requests for Proposals, Bidding Documents

B. Basis for Selection and Award

1.) Types of Selection

• Best value

• Qualification-based

• Lowest responsible bidder

• Sole Source Selections

C. Pricing and Payment Approaches

1.) Lump sum 2.) Unit Price 3.) Target Price 4.) Cost Plus Arrangements 5.) Allowances, Escalation and Contingency Funds 6.) Performance Milestones 7.) Progress Payments 8.) Schedule of Values

D. Competitive Negotiations

E. KNOWLEDGE CHECK 2.2

2.3 Forms of Association for Infrastructure Contracting (4.0 hours)

A. Primary business structures

1.) Unincorporated Joint Ventures 2.) Partnerships 3.) Consortiums 4.) Corporations 5.) Concession Arrangements 6.) Limited Liability Companies

B. Other Issues for Business Entities

1.) Agency Relationships 2.) Licensing 3.) Local Business Registrations 4.) Labor and Employment issues 5.) Joint and several liability

C. Subcontractors and Subconsultants

1.) Typical subcontractors

• Construction trades (structural, civil, mechanical, electrical, specialty equipment)

• Equipment Suppliers and installers

• Material Suppliers

• O&M Providers

2.) Sub Issues

• Advantages and disadvantages

• Enforceability of subcontractors’ bids

• Designating and replacing subcontractors

• Back-to-back, flow down and flow thru provisions

• Pay when paid

• Subcontractor performance security

• Mechanics liens

D. Public sector formation and organization for Projects

E. LOCAL CONTENT – Associations, Stakeholders

F. KNOWLEDGE CHECK 2.3

2.4 Procurement Rules & Strategies (3.0 hours)

A. Procurement Standards and Procedures

1.) World Bank Procurement for Projects and Programs 2.) World Trade Organization Agreement on Government Procurement 3.) U.S. Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)

B. FIDIC Procurement and Contract Award

C. Procurement Concepts

1.) Responsible Bidder 2.) Responsive Bidder 3.) Sealed Bids 4.) Competitive Negotiations 5.) Electronic Bids 6.) Reverse Auctions

D. Bid Protests

E. Suspension & Debarment

F. Anti-Corruption and Compliance Practices

G. Miscellaneous topics

1.) Tender Security and Bid Bonds 2.) Bid Shopping 3.) Holding Subcontractors to their bids 4.) Rules for local preference and set asides 5.) Domestic Legal Framework 6.) Procurement Professionalization

H. KNOWLEDGE CHECK 2.4

2.5 Basics Of Negotiations (3.0 hours)

A. Overview B. Basics of Negotiations C. Types and Styles of Negotiators D. Elements of Negotiations E. Tools and Techniques for Success F. Win-win and Principled Negotiation G. Negotiation Exercise

2.6 LOCAL LAW MODULE (1.0 hour)

2.7 NEGOTIATION CASE STUDIES (1.5 hour)

2.8 TEST MODULE 2

MODULE 3

TYPES OF INFRASTRUCTURE CONTRACTS

(TOTAL HOURS 20)

Learning Objectives:

• You will learn the fundamentals of different types of infrastructure contracting for engineering, construction and procurement including a session dedicated to your country’s local contracts code and procurement law

• You will gain a working knowledge in primary differences and characteristics of each type of contract to assist the public sector’s decision-making in what form to use regarding projects

• You will gain an understanding of key parts and terms to every contract

• You will learn the availability and fundamental differences among the standard forms of agreement that are used internationally for infrastructure projects

3.1 Executive Summary to the Module 3 (0.5 hours)

3.2 Engineering, Construction and Procurement Contracts (4.0 hours)

A. Unification and Standardization in International Construction

1.) Unification of contracts 2.) Lenders and their influence on unification 3.) Standard form of contract in a governing law context 4.) Purpose of sample documents in construction projects

B. Common delivery methods: Main features

1) Design Responsibility

2) Contract Price Determination

3) Contract Administration

4) Risk allocation and claims

C. Engineering and Design Contracts

D. Construction Contracts

E. Major Equipment Purchase Orders

F. Subcontracts and Supplier Agreements

G. KNOWLEDGE CHECK 3.2

3.3 Alternative Contracting Methods (4.0 hours)

A. Traditional Approach to Construction: Advantages and Disadvantages

B. Multi-prime Contracting and Fast-tracking

C. Construction Management

1.) Agency CM 2.) Program Management 3.) CM At-Risk/GC

D. Design-Build Contracting - What works to avoid disputes

1.) The DB’s Perspective 2.) The Owner’s Viewpoint 3.) Designer’s Professional Liability Issues

E. Design-Build Aspects of Traditional Construction

1.) Performance Specifications 2.) Shop Drawings 3.) Secondary Design Review 4.) The Interpretations Clause 5.) Identification of Patent Defects 6.) Compliance with Permits, Codes and Regulations Liability

F. Contractor Liability Issues

G. Engineer-Procure-Construct Agreements

1.) Limitation of Liability 2.) Liquidated Damages

H. KNOWLEDGE CHECK 3.3

3.4 Key Terms and Definitions (4.0 hours)

A. Glossary of Standard Definitions

B. Core Elements

1.) Parties 2.) Scope 3.) Price 4.) Schedule 5.) Quality and Standards

C. General Conditions of the Contract

D. Special (Supplemental) Conditions

E. Scope of Work Documents

1.) Plans and Drawings 2.) Specifications 3.) Performance Requirements and Standards

F. KNOWLEDGE CHECK 3.4

3.5 Standard Form Agreements (2.5 hours)

A. FIDIC Forms

1.) Introduction 2.) The FIDIC Suite of Contracts

• FIDIC current major project form

• FIDIC consultant and consortium agreements

• Rainbow Suite: major project forms

3.) Documents forming a FIDIC Contract

B. Engineering Advancement Association of Japan (ENAA)

C. Other Standard Forms (ECI, ICE, ICC, NEC)

D. Key Standard Term and Conditions

E. Modifications and Negotiations

F. KNOWLEDGE CHECK 3.5

3.6 Public Private Partnerships Basics (3.0 hours)

A. Overview

1.) Key Concepts 2.) UNCITRAL Model Law 3.) Unsolicited Proposal Policy

B. What is a PPP: Defining “Public-Private Partnership”

C. PPP Policy

D. PPP Legal Framework

E. Municipal and other subnational PPPs

F. KNOWLEDGE CHECK 3.6

3.7 LOCAL LAW MODULE (1.0 hour)

3.8 CASE STUDIES (1.0 hour)

3.9 TEST MODULE 3

MODULE 4

KEY CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS

(TOTAL HOURS 20)

Learning Objectives:

• You will learn the fundamentals of different terms and conditions used for infrastructure contracting, including a session dedicated to your country’s local contracts code and procurement law

• You will gain a working knowledge of the importance of using general conditions and supplemental conditions in each type of contract and some variations regarding projects

• You will gain an understanding of the most significant terms in infrastructure contract and the risk allocation considerations

4.1 Executive Summary to the Module 4 (1.0 hour)

4.2 Contract Risk Analysis and Allocation (4.0 hours)

A. General Principles of Risk Allocation

B. Site risks

1.) Limits on Ownership: Land Use Controls 2.) Subsurface Risks and Hazardous Materials 3.) Site Access and Availability

C. The Agency Relationship: A Legal Concept Essential to Contract Making

D. Responsibility for Documents and Requirements

1.) Errors or defects in documents prepared for the execution of the Works 2.) Errors in the Employer’s Requirements 3.) Fitness for purpose

E. Indemnification and Other Forms of Shifting and Sharing Risks: Who Ultimately Pays?

F. General Principles of Force Majeure

G. FIDIC Forms Risk Allocation Charts -

1.) Chart No. 1: Basic risk allocation alternatives in connection with unforeseeable physical conditions.

2.) Chart No. 2: Basic comparison of risk allocation (claims options) in FIDIC CONS/1999 red book, P&DB/1999 yellow book, and EPC/1999 silver book

4.3 General Conditions (4.0 hours)

A. FIDIC Example

1.) General Provisions 2.) The Employer 3.) The Engineer 4.) The Contractor 5.) Nominated Subcontractors 6.) Staff and Labor 7.) Plant material and workmanship 8.) Commencement, Delays and Suspension 9.) Tests on Completion 10.) Employer’s Taking Over 11.) Defects Liability 12.) Measurement and Evaluation 13.) Variations and Adjustments 14.) Contract Price and Payment 15.) Termination by Employer 16.) Suspension and Termination by Contractor 17.) Risk and Responsibility 18.) Insurance 19.) Force Majeure 20.) Claims, Disputes and Arbitration

B. Other Forms

C. KNOWLEDGE CHECK 4.3

4.4 Supplementary Conditions (4.0 hours)

A. EJCDC example supplement the GCs

1.) Added Defined Terms 2.) Delivery of Bonds and Evidence of Insurance 3.) Copies of Contract Documents 4.) Subsurface and Physical Conditions 5.) Reports of explorations and tests of subsurface conditions at or adjacent to the Site are known to Owner 6.) Reliance by Contractor on Technical Data 7.) Geotechnical Baseline Report 8.) Differing Subsurface or Physical Conditions 9.) Owner’s Statement to Contractor Regarding Site Condition 10.) Possible Price and Times Adjustments for Differing Site Conditions 11.) Hazardous Environmental Conditions 12.) Bonds And Insurance 13.) Contractor’s Responsibilities 14.) Other Work at the Site 15.) Owner’s Responsibilities

16.) Engineer’s Status During Construction 17.) Cost of The Work; Allowances; Unit Price Work 18.) Payments To Contractor; Set-Offs; Completion; Correction Period 19.) Final Resolution of Disputes

B. Other Forms

C. KNOWLEDGE CHECK 4.4

4.5 In-depth Review of Key Contract Clauses (5.0 hours)

A. Payment B. Force Majeure C. Compensable and Non-compensable Delays D. Material Adverse Government Action E. Change in Law F. Suspension G. Assignment H. Differing Site Conditions I. Hazardous Materials J. Indemnification K. Termination for Convenience L. Termination for Default

M. Lender Step-In Rights N. Confidentiality: Non-disclosure agreements O. Intellectual Property

P. KNOWLEDGE CHECK 4.5

4.6 LOCAL CONTENT (1.0 hour)

4.7 CASE STUDIES (1.0 hours)

4.8 TEST MODULE 4

MODULE 5

CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION AND IMPLEMENTATION

(TOTAL HOURS 15)

Learning Objectives:

• You will learn the fundamentals of contract administration and management in the implementation of infrastructure contracts including a session dedicated to your country’s local contracts code and procurement law

• You will gain a working knowledge in the roles and responsibilities of the different project participants, especially for the public sector responsibilities

• You will gain an understanding of key design, risk, safety, security and construction management methods used for effective project implementation

• You will learn the fundamental aspects of contract claims, claims management and project acceptance for infrastructure projects

5.1 Executive Summary to the Module 5 (0.5 hours)

5.2 Contract Administration and Management (2.0 hours)

A. Role of the Employer, contractor, architect and engineer and others in contract management and administration

B. Communication and reporting

C. Management of Contracts

1.) Factors to be controlled in contract administration 2.) Best practices in contract administration

D. Design Management

1.) Value Engineering

2.) BIM

E. Price and payments

1.) Types of Pricing 2.) Methods of Payments 3.) Approvals, disapprovals, partial payments 4.) Retention 5.) Back-charges

F. Time for Performance

G. KNOWLEDGE CHECK 5.2

5.3 Risk Management and Insurance (4.0 hours)

A. Commercial General Liability (CGL) Policies

B. Builders Risk Insurance

C. Liability for loss or damage to the Works, Goods and Contractor’s Documents

D. Professional Liability Insurance

E. Political Risk Insurance

F. Other types of insurance (environmental, Railroad Liability, Workers Comp.)

G. Bonds, letter of credit and other performance security

H. KNOWLEDGE CHECK 5.3

5.4 Project Safety and Security (2.0 hours)

A. Safety, Personnel and Execution

B. Site Security

C. Types of Insurance (property, CGL, WC, Builders Risk, Efficacy)

D. Insurance Programs (OCIP., CCIP)

E. Performance and Payment Bonds

F. KNOWLEDGE CHECK 5.4

5.5 Subcontractors (1.0 hour)

A. Overview of Subcontracting

1.) Advantages and disadvantages 2.) Enforceability of subcontractors’ bids 3.) Designating and replacing subcontractors 4.) Back-to-back, flow down and flow thru provisions 5.) Pay when paid

B. Subcontractor performance security

C. Mechanics liens

D. KNOWLEDGE CHECK 5.5

5.6 Construction Management and Claims (2.0 hours)

A. Fundamentals of Construction Management

1.) Project Controls 2.) Scheduling

B. Performance and Progress Measurement & Valuation

C. Variations, Changes and Change Order Management

D. Quality Control and Quality Assurance

E. Dispute Avoidance and Mitigation

F. Communications, Notice and Reporting

G. Types of Claims

1.) Defects in the work, Defects in the design 2.) Delays, disruption and acceleration 3.) Suspension of work 4.) Contractors Claim, Owner’s Claims, Third Party Claims 5.) Cardinal Claims 6.) Constructive Claims

H. KNOWLEDGE CHECK 5.6

5.7 Acceptance and Completion (2.0 hours)

A. Overview

1.) Contract Definitions of “Completion” or “Performance” 2.) Use of Completion / Payment Certificates 3.) Inspections and Testing 4.) Substantial Completion and punchlists 5.) Final Acceptance 6.) Commissioning and post-acceptance operations

B. Government as a Third-Party Insurance Beneficiary

C. Retainage through Release Period

D. Remedies for failure of a Warranty or Indemnity

E. KNOWLEDGE CHECK 5.7

5.8 LOCAL CONTENT (0.5 hours)

5.9 CASE STUDIES (1.0 hour)

5.10 TEST MODULE 5

MODULE 6

PROJECT FINANCING

(TOTAL HOURS 15)

• You will learn the fundamentals of project funding and financing alternatives in the development of infrastructure contracts including a session dedicated to your country’s local applicable laws

• You will gain a working knowledge in the roles and responsibilities of the different project participants, in project financing especially for the public sector responsibilities and financiers step-in rights

• You will gain an understanding of the basics in project financing documentation involved in alternative financing methods

6.1 Executive Summary to the Module 6 (1.0 hour)

6.2 Projects Funding (2.0 hours)

A. Direct Government Borrowing Sources - World Bank/IMF, Import/Export Credit Agencies, Investment Banks, Regional Country Lending Syndicates

B. User Fees, Availability payments vs. Government Funding

C. Other Financing Alternatives

1.) Private Financing 2.) Government Issued Bonds 3.) Inter-creditor Arrangements 4.) Special Improvement Districts 5.) Leveraging Public Assets

6.3 Project Financing (3.0 hours)

A. Financing Structures

1.) Construction Loans 2.) Permanent Debt Financing 3.) Revenue Bonds 4.) Government Bonds 5.) Concession Agreements 6.) Public Private Partnerships

B. Financing Issues

1.) Security and Sovereign Immunity 2.) Sovereign Guarantees 3.) Other Sovereign Debt Considerations

4.) Currency Risk 5.) Step-in Rights

C. Parties To a Project Financing

1.) Parties and their roles 2.) Project company/borrower 3.) Sponsors/shareholders 4.) Third-party equity 5.) Banks 6.) Facility agent 7.) Technical bank 8.) Insurance bank/account bank 9.) Multilateral and export credit agencies 10.) Construction company 11.) Operator 12.) Experts 13.) Host government 14.) Suppliers 15.) Purchasers 16.) Insurers 17.) Other parties 18.) Summary of key lenders’ concerns

D. KNOWLEDGE CHECK 6.3

6.4 Financing Documentation (3.0 hours)

A. Lender Role within a PPP Transaction

1.) Lender Perspective within a PPP Transaction 2.) Relationship of Lender to the Contracting Party 3.) Lender Diligence Requirements

B. Types of Financing

1.) Credit and Loan Agreements 2.) Revenue Bonds and Offering Statements 3.) Reviewing and Negotiating Finance Documents

C. Security Documents

1.) Floating Charge over Assets 2.) Guaranty/Pledge Agreements 3.) Accounts Agreement/DACA 4.) Share Pledge 5.) Assignments

• Mortgage

• Intellectual Property

• Business Interruption Insurance

6.) Completion/Cost Overrun/Performance Guarantees

• Contractor LOCs

• Payment and Performance Bonds

• Parental Company Guarantees

7.) Third Party Direct Agreements

D. Conditions Precedent documents for Financial Close

1.) Insurance 2.) Legal Opinions 3.) Reliance Letters 4.) Copies of Board Resolutions Approving Transaction 5.) Copies of any Required Consents /Licenses 6.) Completion of KYC requirements

E. KNOWLEDGE CHECK 6.4

6.5 Public Private Partnerships (4.0 hours)

A. Infrastructure Challenges and How PPPs Can Help

B. How PPPs Are Financed

C. Public Financial Management Frameworks for PPPs

D. Structuring PPP Projects

E. Designing PPP Contracts

F. Managing PPP Transactions

G. Managing PPP Contracts

6.6 LOCAL CONTENT (1.0 hour)

6.7 CASE STUDIES (1.0 hour)

6.8 TEST MODULE 6

MODULE 7

DISPUTE AVOIDANCE, RESULTION AND ADJUCATIONS

(TOTAL HOURS 15)

Learning Objectives:

• You will learn the fundamentals of dispute avoidance and early dispute resolution in the implementation of infrastructure contracts including a session dedicated to your country’s arbitration law and judicial system

• You will gain a working knowledge in the roles and responsibilities of the different project participants, especially for the public sector responsibilities., in avoiding and mitigation disputes

• You will gain an understanding of key methods of dispute resolution in infrastructure contracting including dispute review boards, arbitration and litigation

• You will learn about dispute resolution from real life experience through case studies of major types of disputes for infrastructure projects

7.1 Executive Summary to the Module 7 (1.0 hour)

7.2 Dispute Avoidance and Early Dispute Resolution (2.0 hours)

A. Dispute Avoidance

1.) Seeking industry input and dialogue prior to procurements 2.) Importance of good contract drafting 3.) Drafting Dispute Resolution Clauses 4.) Importance of realistic risk allocation among the parties and stakeholders 5.) Collaborative negotiations of final agreements 6.) Investing in the Project Relationships 7.) Facilitated Partnering for the Project Participants and Stakeholders

B. Early Dispute Resolution

1.) Use of Non-Binding Advisory Opinions 2.) Independent Certifier (i.e., declares substantial completion) 3.) Fast Track Referee, (i.e., expert determination) 4.) Adjudication (real time advisory opinion becomes binding unless appealed) 5.) Mini trials to Save Time and Expense

C. KNOWLEDGE CHECK 7.2

7.3 Dispute Review Boards (2.0 hours)

A. What are Dispute Review Boards?

B. Dispute Boards under FIDIC

C. Best practices for DRBs

D. KNOWLEDGE CHECK 7.3

7.4 Mediation (2.0 hours)

A. What is Mediation

B. Mediation Best Practices

C. Concurrent Mediation with Arbitration

D. KNOWLEDGE CHECK 7.4

7.5 Arbitration (3.0 hours)

A. Overview if Arbitration

1.) Time and cost of arbitration 2.) Choice of Law 3.) Choice of Location 4.) Selection of Arbitrators 5.) Informality and limited Appeals in Arbitration

B. Enforceability

1.) Of Agreements to Arbitrate 2.) Enforcements of Awards

C. Special Problems involving multiple parties

D. Service Providers Rules and Procedures

1.) Domestic Arbitration Rules 2.) International Arbitration Rules

E. KNOWLEDGE CHECK 7.5

7.6 Litigation (2.0 hours)

A. Overview

1.) Court Systems 2.) Rules of Procedure 3.) Discovery 4.) Trials 5.) Appeals

B. ADR in the Courts

C. Enforcement of Awards

D. KNOWLEDGE CHECK 7.6

E. LOCAL CONTENT

7.7 Local Law Module (1.0 hour)

7.8 Case Studies of Infrastructure Contract Dispute Resolutions (2.0 hours)

A. Case Study 1 Delays and Cost Overruns

B. Case Study 2 Termination for Default

C. Case Study 3 Force Majeure/Climate Change

7.9 TEST MODULE 7

[Note: Students will take a Pre-Course and a Post-Course Knowledge Assessment to Measure Program Performance Outcomes and Effectiveness compared to Pre-Course Assessment]

1. MODULE 1 INFRASTRUCTURE CONTRACTS OVERVIEW (TOTAL HOURS 20)
1.1 Executive Summary to the Module 1 (0.5 hours)
1.2 Introduction to Infrastructure Contracts (4.0 hours)
A. Civil Law, Common Law and Sharia Law
B. Legal Context of Infrastructure Contracts
1.) Contract Law
2.) Breach of Contract
3.) Implied Contract Obligations
4.) Torts
5.) Statutory and Regulatory Laws Affecting IC’s
C. Principles of Contract Drafting
1.) Risk Allocation in Contracts (examples: Geotech, Environmental)
2.) Contract Forms
Unification and Standardization in International Construction
3.) Primary Contract Components
Price
Scope
Quality
Time
Variations

4.) Terms and Conditions

D. Interpreting the Contract
1.) Importance of Contract Interpretation
2.) What is a Contract?
3.) Defining Contract Terms
4.) Interpreting the Contracts Wording
5.) Facts and Circumstances Around Contract Formation
Discussions and Conduct
Parties Prior Dealings
Industry Custom and Practice
Limitations on Outside Circumstances
E. LOCAL CONTENT - Country, Contract Code, Procurement Code
F. KNOWLEDGE CHECK 1.2
1.3 Project Participants and Stakeholders (4.0 hours)
A. Project Participants
B. Public Owners – Agencies and the Government
1.) Owner Consultants
2.) Owner Advisors
Financial
Technical
Legal
3.) Project Oversite
o Program Managers
o General Engineering Consultants
o Construction Managers
o Owner’s Representatives
C. Design Professionals
1.) Architects
2.) General Engineering Companies
3.) Specialty Engineers
4.) Contracting for Design Services: Pitfalls and Advice
D. Prime Contractors
1.) General Contractor
2.) Construction Manager at-risk
E. Subcontractors
F. Funders/ Financiers
G. Operation and Maintenance Contractors
H. Other Project Stakeholders
1.) Other Governments Federal and Local
2.) Environmental Approval Agencies
3.) Affected Communities
4.) Local Business Establishments
5.) Landowners
6.) Utilities (electric, water, gas)
7.) Transportation Infrastructure
8.) Museums, Cultural, Recreational
I. CASE STUDY (Participants)
J. KNOWLEDGE CHECK 1.3
1.4 Project Life Cycle Phases (4.0 hours)
A. Planning the Project: Compensation and Organization Variations
B. Planning and Project Development
1.) Feasibility Analysis
2.) Financial Planning
3.) Land acquisitions and securing the site
4.) Environmental Assessment
5.) Permits and Approvals
C. Design Development
D. Procurement
E. Construction
F. Operations and Maintenance
G. Turnover/Hand back
H. LOCAL CONTENT – Environmental, Land Use, Permitting
I. CASE STUDY Project Phases
J. KNOWLEDGE CHECK 1.4
1.5 Various Types of Infrastructure Projects (4.0 hours)
A. Energy
1.) Fossil Fuel
2.) Hydroelectric
3.) Wind and Solar
4.) Cogeneration and District Heating
5.) Energy Efficiency and Conservation
B. Water
1.) Water Treatment Plants
2.) Wastewater Treatment Plants
3.) Water Storage and Reservoirs
4.) Pumped Storage
5.) Dams and Water Reservoirs
6.) Flood Control Projects
C. Transportation
1.) Highways
2.) Transit
3.) Railroads
4.) Airport
5.) Locks and Dams
6.) Docks and Harbors
D. Communications
1.) Telecom
2.) Broadband
3.) Smart Cities
E. Public Facilities
1.) Hospitals
2.) Prisons
3.) Courthouses
4.) Public Buildings

F. KNOWLEDGE CHECK 1.5

1.6 Local Law Module (2.5 hours)
1.7 Case Studies (1.0 hour)
1.8 TEST MODULE
2. MODULE 2 BASIC OF PROCUREMENT AND NEGOTIATIONS (TOTAL HOURS 15)
2.1 Executive Summary to the Module 2 (0.5 hours)
2.2 Procurement Overview (2.0 hours)
A. Considerations in type of procurement and contracting
1.) Development of requirements
2.) Requests for Interest, Bid Solicitations
3.) Request for Qualifications
4.) Requests for Proposals, Bidding Documents
B. Basis for Selection and Award
1.) Types of Selection
Best value
Qualification-based
Lowest responsible bidder
Sole Source Selections
C. Pricing and Payment Approaches
1.) Lump sum
2.) Unit Price
3.) Target Price
4.) Cost Plus Arrangements
5.) Allowances, Escalation and Contingency Funds
6.) Performance Milestones
7.) Progress Payments
8.) Schedule of Values
D. Competitive Negotiations
E. KNOWLEDGE CHECK 2.2
2.3 Forms of Association for Infrastructure Contracting (4.0 hours)
A. Primary business structures
1.) Unincorporated Joint Ventures
2.) Partnerships
3.) Consortiums
4.) Corporations
5.) Concession Arrangements
6.) Limited Liability Companies
B. Other Issues for Business Entities
1.) Agency Relationships
2.) Licensing
3.) Local Business Registrations
4.) Labor and Employment issues
5.) Joint and several liability
C. Subcontractors and Subconsultants
1.) Typical subcontractors
Construction trades (structural, civil, mechanical, electrical, specialty equipment)
Equipment Suppliers and installers
Material Suppliers
O&M Providers
2.) Sub Issues
Advantages and disadvantages
Enforceability of subcontractors’ bids
Designating and replacing subcontractors
Back-to-back, flow down and flow thru provisions
Pay when paid
Subcontractor performance security
Mechanics liens
D. Public sector formation and organization for Projects
E. LOCAL CONTENT – Associations, Stakeholders
F. KNOWLEDGE CHECK 2.3
2.4 Procurement Rules & Strategies (3.0 hours)
A. Procurement Standards and Procedures
1.) World Bank Procurement for Projects and Programs
2.) World Trade Organization Agreement on Government Procurement
3.) U.S. Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)
B. FIDIC Procurement and Contract Award
C. Procurement Concepts
1.) Responsible Bidder
2.) Responsive Bidder
3.) Sealed Bids
4.) Competitive Negotiations
5.) Electronic Bids
6.) Reverse Auctions
D. Bid Protests
E. Suspension & Debarment
F. Anti-Corruption and Compliance Practices
G. Miscellaneous topics
1.) Tender Security and Bid Bonds
2.) Bid Shopping
3.) Holding Subcontractors to their bids
4.) Rules for local preference and set asides
5.) Domestic Legal Framework
6.) Procurement Professionalization

H. KNOWLEDGE CHECK 2.4

2.5 Basics Of Negotiations (3.0 hours)
2.6 LOCAL LAW MODULE (1.0 hour)
2.7 NEGOTIATION CASE STUDIES (1.5 hour)
2.8 TEST MODULE 2
3. MODULE 3 TYPES OF INFRASTRUCTURE CONTRACTS (TOTAL HOURS 20)
3.1 Executive Summary to the Module 3 (0.5 hours)
3.2 Engineering, Construction and Procurement Contracts (4.0 hours)
A. Unification and Standardization in International Construction
1.) Unification of contracts
2.) Lenders and their influence on unification
3.) Standard form of contract in a governing law context
4.) Purpose of sample documents in construction projects
B. Common delivery methods: Main features
C. Engineering and Design Contracts
D. Construction Contracts
E. Major Equipment Purchase Orders
F. Subcontracts and Supplier Agreements
G. KNOWLEDGE CHECK 3.2
3.3 Alternative Contracting Methods (4.0 hours)
A. Traditional Approach to Construction: Advantages and Disadvantages
B. Multi-prime Contracting and Fast-tracking
C. Construction Management
1.) Agency CM
2.) Program Management
3.) CM At-Risk/GC
D. Design-Build Contracting - What works to avoid disputes
1.) The DB’s Perspective
2.) The Owner’s Viewpoint
3.) Designer’s Professional Liability Issues
E. Design-Build Aspects of Traditional Construction
1.) Performance Specifications
2.) Shop Drawings
3.) Secondary Design Review
4.) The Interpretations Clause
5.) Identification of Patent Defects
6.) Compliance with Permits, Codes and Regulations Liability
F. Contractor Liability Issues
G. Engineer-Procure-Construct Agreements
1.) Limitation of Liability
2.) Liquidated Damages

H. KNOWLEDGE CHECK 3.3

3.4 Key Terms and Definitions (4.0 hours)
A. Glossary of Standard Definitions
B. Core Elements
1.) Parties
2.) Scope
3.) Price
4.) Schedule
5.) Quality and Standards
C. General Conditions of the Contract
D. Special (Supplemental) Conditions
E. Scope of Work Documents
1.) Plans and Drawings
2.) Specifications
3.) Performance Requirements and Standards

F. KNOWLEDGE CHECK 3.4

3.5 Standard Form Agreements (2.5 hours)
A. FIDIC Forms
1.) Introduction
2.) The FIDIC Suite of Contracts
FIDIC current major project form
FIDIC consultant and consortium agreements
Rainbow Suite: major project forms

3.) Documents forming a FIDIC Contract

B. Engineering Advancement Association of Japan (ENAA)
C. Other Standard Forms (ECI, ICE, ICC, NEC)
D. Key Standard Term and Conditions
E. Modifications and Negotiations
F. KNOWLEDGE CHECK 3.5
3.6 Public Private Partnerships Basics (3.0 hours)
A. Overview
1.) Key Concepts
2.) UNCITRAL Model Law
3.) Unsolicited Proposal Policy
B. What is a PPP: Defining “Public-Private Partnership”
C. PPP Policy
D. PPP Legal Framework
E. Municipal and other subnational PPPs
F. KNOWLEDGE CHECK 3.6
3.7 LOCAL LAW MODULE (1.0 hour)
3.8 CASE STUDIES (1.0 hour)
3.9 TEST MODULE 3
4. MODULE 4 KEY CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS (TOTAL HOURS 20)
4.1 Executive Summary to the Module 4 (1.0 hour)
4.2 Contract Risk Analysis and Allocation (4.0 hours)
A. General Principles of Risk Allocation
B. Site risks
1.) Limits on Ownership: Land Use Controls
2.) Subsurface Risks and Hazardous Materials
3.) Site Access and Availability
C. The Agency Relationship: A Legal Concept Essential to Contract Making
D. Responsibility for Documents and Requirements
1.) Errors or defects in documents prepared for the execution of the Works
2.) Errors in the Employer’s Requirements
3.) Fitness for purpose
E. Indemnification and Other Forms of Shifting and Sharing Risks: Who Ultimately Pays?
F. General Principles of Force Majeure
G. FIDIC Forms Risk Allocation Charts -
1.) Chart No. 1: Basic risk allocation alternatives in connection with unforeseeable physical conditions.
2.) Chart No. 2: Basic comparison of risk allocation (claims options) in FIDIC CONS/1999 red book, P&DB/1999 yellow book, and EPC/1999 silver book
4.3 General Conditions (4.0 hours)
A. FIDIC Example
1.) General Provisions
2.) The Employer
3.) The Engineer
4.) The Contractor
5.) Nominated Subcontractors
6.) Staff and Labor
7.) Plant material and workmanship
8.) Commencement, Delays and Suspension
9.) Tests on Completion
10.) Employer’s Taking Over
11.) Defects Liability
12.) Measurement and Evaluation
13.) Variations and Adjustments
14.) Contract Price and Payment
15.) Termination by Employer
16.) Suspension and Termination by Contractor
17.) Risk and Responsibility
18.) Insurance
19.) Force Majeure
20.) Claims, Disputes and Arbitration
B. Other Forms
C. KNOWLEDGE CHECK 4.3
4.4 Supplementary Conditions (4.0 hours)
A. EJCDC example supplement the GCs
1.) Added Defined Terms
2.) Delivery of Bonds and Evidence of Insurance
3.) Copies of Contract Documents
4.) Subsurface and Physical Conditions
5.) Reports of explorations and tests of subsurface conditions at or adjacent to the Site are known to Owner
6.) Reliance by Contractor on Technical Data
7.) Geotechnical Baseline Report
8.) Differing Subsurface or Physical Conditions
9.) Owner’s Statement to Contractor Regarding Site Condition
10.) Possible Price and Times Adjustments for Differing Site Conditions
11.) Hazardous Environmental Conditions
12.) Bonds And Insurance
13.) Contractor’s Responsibilities
14.) Other Work at the Site
15.) Owner’s Responsibilities
16.) Engineer’s Status During Construction
17.) Cost of The Work; Allowances; Unit Price Work
18.) Payments To Contractor; Set-Offs; Completion; Correction Period
19.) Final Resolution of Disputes
B. Other Forms
C. KNOWLEDGE CHECK 4.4
4.5 In-depth Review of Key Contract Clauses (5.0 hours)
A. Payment
B. Force Majeure
C. Compensable and Non-compensable Delays
D. Material Adverse Government Action
E. Change in Law
F. Suspension
G. Assignment
H. Differing Site Conditions
I. Hazardous Materials
J. Indemnification
K. Termination for Convenience
L. Termination for Default
M. Lender Step-In Rights
N. Confidentiality: Non-disclosure agreements
O. Intellectual Property
P. KNOWLEDGE CHECK 4.5
4.6 LOCAL CONTENT (1.0 hour)
4.7 CASE STUDIES (1.0 hours)
4.8 TEST MODULE 4
5. MODULE 5 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION AND IMPLEMENTATION (TOTAL HOURS 15)
5.1 Executive Summary to the Module 5 (0.5 hours)
5.2 Contract Administration and Management (2.0 hours)
A. Role of the Employer, contractor, architect and engineer and others in contract management and administration
B. Communication and reporting
C. Management of Contracts
1.) Factors to be controlled in contract administration
2.) Best practices in contract administration
D. Design Management
1.) Value Engineering
2.) BIM
E. Price and payments
1.) Types of Pricing
2.) Methods of Payments
3.) Approvals, disapprovals, partial payments
4.) Retention
5.) Back-charges
F. Time for Performance
G. KNOWLEDGE CHECK 5.2
5.3 Risk Management and Insurance (4.0 hours)
A. Commercial General Liability (CGL) Policies
B. Builders Risk Insurance
C. Liability for loss or damage to the Works, Goods and Contractor’s Documents
D. Professional Liability Insurance
E. Political Risk Insurance
F. Other types of insurance (environmental, Railroad Liability, Workers Comp.)
G. Bonds, letter of credit and other performance security
H. KNOWLEDGE CHECK 5.3
5.4 Project Safety and Security (2.0 hours)
A. Safety, Personnel and Execution
B. Site Security
C. Types of Insurance (property, CGL, WC, Builders Risk, Efficacy)
D. Insurance Programs (OCIP., CCIP)
E. Performance and Payment Bonds
F. KNOWLEDGE CHECK 5.4
5.5 Subcontractors (1.0 hour)
A. Overview of Subcontracting
1.) Advantages and disadvantages
2.) Enforceability of subcontractors’ bids
3.) Designating and replacing subcontractors
4.) Back-to-back, flow down and flow thru provisions
5.) Pay when paid
B. Subcontractor performance security
C. Mechanics liens
D. KNOWLEDGE CHECK 5.5
5.6 Construction Management and Claims (2.0 hours)
A. Fundamentals of Construction Management
1.) Project Controls
2.) Scheduling
B. Performance and Progress Measurement & Valuation
C. Variations, Changes and Change Order Management
D. Quality Control and Quality Assurance
E. Dispute Avoidance and Mitigation
F. Communications, Notice and Reporting
G. Types of Claims
1.) Defects in the work, Defects in the design
2.) Delays, disruption and acceleration
3.) Suspension of work
4.) Contractors Claim, Owner’s Claims, Third Party Claims
5.) Cardinal Claims
6.) Constructive Claims

H. KNOWLEDGE CHECK 5.6

5.7 Acceptance and Completion (2.0 hours)
A. Overview
1.) Contract Definitions of “Completion” or “Performance”
2.) Use of Completion / Payment Certificates
3.) Inspections and Testing
4.) Substantial Completion and punchlists
5.) Final Acceptance
6.) Commissioning and post-acceptance operations
B. Government as a Third-Party Insurance Beneficiary
C. Retainage through Release Period
D. Remedies for failure of a Warranty or Indemnity
E. KNOWLEDGE CHECK 5.7
5.8 LOCAL CONTENT (0.5 hours)
5.9 CASE STUDIES (1.0 hour)
5.10 TEST MODULE 5
6. MODULE 6 PROJECT FINANCING (TOTAL HOURS 15)
6.1 Executive Summary to the Module 6 (1.0 hour)
6.2 Projects Funding (2.0 hours)
A. Direct Government Borrowing Sources - World Bank/IMF, Import/Export Credit Agencies, Investment Banks, Regional Country Lending Syndicates
B. User Fees, Availability payments vs. Government Funding
C. Other Financing Alternatives
1.) Private Financing
2.) Government Issued Bonds
3.) Inter-creditor Arrangements
4.) Special Improvement Districts
5.) Leveraging Public Assets
6.3 Project Financing (3.0 hours)
A. Financing Structures
1.) Construction Loans
2.) Permanent Debt Financing
3.) Revenue Bonds
4.) Government Bonds
5.) Concession Agreements
6.) Public Private Partnerships
B. Financing Issues
1.) Security and Sovereign Immunity
2.) Sovereign Guarantees
3.) Other Sovereign Debt Considerations
4.) Currency Risk
5.) Step-in Rights
C. Parties To a Project Financing
1.) Parties and their roles
2.) Project company/borrower
3.) Sponsors/shareholders
4.) Third-party equity
5.) Banks
6.) Facility agent
7.) Technical bank
8.) Insurance bank/account bank
9.) Multilateral and export credit agencies
10.) Construction company
11.) Operator
12.) Experts
13.) Host government
14.) Suppliers
15.) Purchasers
16.) Insurers
17.) Other parties
18.) Summary of key lenders’ concerns

D. KNOWLEDGE CHECK 6.3

6.4 Financing Documentation (3.0 hours)
A. Lender Role within a PPP Transaction
1.) Lender Perspective within a PPP Transaction
2.) Relationship of Lender to the Contracting Party
3.) Lender Diligence Requirements
B. Types of Financing
1.) Credit and Loan Agreements
2.) Revenue Bonds and Offering Statements
3.) Reviewing and Negotiating Finance Documents
C. Security Documents
1.) Floating Charge over Assets
2.) Guaranty/Pledge Agreements
3.) Accounts Agreement/DACA
4.) Share Pledge
5.) Assignments
Mortgage
Intellectual Property
Business Interruption Insurance
6.) Completion/Cost Overrun/Performance Guarantees
Contractor LOCs
Payment and Performance Bonds
Parental Company Guarantees

7.) Third Party Direct Agreements

D. Conditions Precedent documents for Financial Close
1.) Insurance
2.) Legal Opinions
3.) Reliance Letters
4.) Copies of Board Resolutions Approving Transaction
5.) Copies of any Required Consents /Licenses
6.) Completion of KYC requirements

E. KNOWLEDGE CHECK 6.4

6.5 Public Private Partnerships (4.0 hours)
A. Infrastructure Challenges and How PPPs Can Help
B. How PPPs Are Financed
C. Public Financial Management Frameworks for PPPs
D. Structuring PPP Projects
E. Designing PPP Contracts
F. Managing PPP Transactions
G. Managing PPP Contracts
6.6 LOCAL CONTENT (1.0 hour)
6.7 CASE STUDIES (1.0 hour)
6.8 TEST MODULE 6
7. MODULE 7 DISPUTE AVOIDANCE, RESULTION AND ADJUCATIONS (TOTAL HOURS 15)
7.1 Executive Summary to the Module 7 (1.0 hour)
7.2 Dispute Avoidance and Early Dispute Resolution (2.0 hours)
A. Dispute Avoidance
1.) Seeking industry input and dialogue prior to procurements
2.) Importance of good contract drafting
3.) Drafting Dispute Resolution Clauses
4.) Importance of realistic risk allocation among the parties and stakeholders
5.) Collaborative negotiations of final agreements
6.) Investing in the Project Relationships
7.) Facilitated Partnering for the Project Participants and Stakeholders
B. Early Dispute Resolution
1.) Use of Non-Binding Advisory Opinions
2.) Independent Certifier (i.e., declares substantial completion)
3.) Fast Track Referee, (i.e., expert determination)
4.) Adjudication (real time advisory opinion becomes binding unless appealed)
5.) Mini trials to Save Time and Expense

C. KNOWLEDGE CHECK 7.2

7.3 Dispute Review Boards (2.0 hours)
A. What are Dispute Review Boards?
B. Dispute Boards under FIDIC
C. Best practices for DRBs
D. KNOWLEDGE CHECK 7.3
7.4 Mediation (2.0 hours)
A. What is Mediation
B. Mediation Best Practices
C. Concurrent Mediation with Arbitration
D. KNOWLEDGE CHECK 7.4
7.5 Arbitration (3.0 hours)
A. Overview if Arbitration
1.) Time and cost of arbitration
2.) Choice of Law
3.) Choice of Location
4.) Selection of Arbitrators
5.) Informality and limited Appeals in Arbitration
B. Enforceability
1.) Of Agreements to Arbitrate
2.) Enforcements of Awards
C. Special Problems involving multiple parties
D. Service Providers Rules and Procedures
1.) Domestic Arbitration Rules
2.) International Arbitration Rules

E. KNOWLEDGE CHECK 7.5

7.6 Litigation (2.0 hours)
A. Overview
1.) Court Systems
2.) Rules of Procedure
3.) Discovery
4.) Trials
5.) Appeals
B. ADR in the Courts
C. Enforcement of Awards
D. KNOWLEDGE CHECK 7.6
E. LOCAL CONTENT
7.7 Local Law Module (1.0 hour)
7.8 Case Studies of Infrastructure Contract Dispute Resolutions (2.0 hours)
A. Case Study 1 Delays and Cost Overruns
B. Case Study 2 Termination for Default
C. Case Study 3 Force Majeure/Climate Change

7.9 TEST MODULE 7

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