Feb 4, 2020 | Author: Lise Patry, FAQ, Legal Edge Articles |
Q: Our entity follows the trade agreements and public procurement guidelines. A procurement associate has been requested to draft an RFP for a services contract valued at over $1M per year, and to be the only evaluator for proposals received. Based on what I have... Read MoreNov 19, 2019 | FAQ, Legal Edge Articles |
Question: Our organization continues to hold public openings for construction tenders, but I’m wondering if this is still a best practice. What are your thoughts on this? Answer: Thanks for your question, this is a common one. In a recent informal poll of 20 public... Read MoreJan 8, 2019 | FAQ, Legal Edge Articles |
Given that there is no perfect contract and that changing circumstances are inevitable, good contract management dictates that business professionals be actively involved in managing agreements after they are signed. The reality is that, once signed, contracts should... Read MoreJun 5, 2018 | FAQ, Legal Edge Articles |
As procurement practices mature, we find that most organizations are taking a more nuanced approach to this issue. For example, if the opportunity is likely to attract smaller ‘mom and pop’ respondents, then attaching lengthy terms and conditions can be a huge... Read MoreMar 28, 2018 | FAQ, Legal Edge Archives |
Question “We are about to issue an RFP for a major construction project in our municipality, and there are some indications that one of our historically best contractors might be running into financial difficulty. What can we do to protect ourselves?”... Read MoreFeb 23, 2018 | FAQ, Legal Edge Archives |
Question: I am working through Module 3, “Contract Legal Considerations” and the slides on copyright in your “Skill Builder” course, and the statement below was troubling to me. I was under the impression that if I “hire” a contractor or consultant to create a... Read More