INTRODUCTION

Project Procurement in the Caribbean: The Pros and Cons 

A comprehensive programme covering all aspects of the procurement process from a number of viewpoints that will ensure attendees leave the seminar with the ability to make an informed and correct choice for their future projects referring to standard contract terms used in the region (FIDIC,  JCT  and  AIA).  We cover all the major methods of procurement from bid through dispute resolution.

1.         Introduction   

2.         RFP's and Invitations

3.         The Bid Process                     

                        Preparation

                        Submission

                        Evaluation

                        Award

4.         Design-Build  

                        Pros and Cons

                        Key Contract Clauses

5.         Guaranteed Maximum Price  

                        Pros and Cons

                        Key Contract Clauses

6.         Cost Plus        

                        Pros and Cons

                        Key Contract Clauses

7.         Lump Sum     

                        Pros and Cons

                        Key Contract Clauses

8.         Construction Management     

                        Pros and Cons

                        Key Contract Clauses

9.         Other Procurement Options   

                        Bespoke

10.       Delays

11.       Notice

                        Formal

                        Actual

                        Constructive

12.       Disputes

13.       DRB's and DAB’s     

                        How To Appoint

                        How To Conduct

                        How To Budget For Them

14.       Resolution      

                        Mediation

                        Arbitration

                        Negotiation