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Contract Administration Basics

The Procurement ClassRoom

A contract is a written agreement, enforceable by law, between a procuring entity and a supplier , contractor or service provider for the provision of goods , works or services. Preparation for contract administration begins with planning , which should begin during the bidding and selection process. Where does it start?

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Job Opening: Purchasing Manager

Mike Purdy's Public Contracting

Oversees the analysis of cost, performance, quality, service and delivery. Provides input and makes recommendations to City Administration on purchasing and procurement policies and procedures. Experience with contract administration strongly preferred. Three (3) years supervisory experience.

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Ultimate Guide to the Insight of Public Procurement Professionals

Tendersinfo

Procurement Implementation- It includes activities related to the acquisition, selection of suppliers, contract award, and other activities of contract administration. Procurement Evaluation- The final phase includes activities like Audit, Evaluation, Contract Award, and Feedback.

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Mastering FAR: 7 Essential Clauses for Government Contractors

Public Contracting Institute

Key elements of the Changes Clause include: Authorization for the Contracting Officer to make changes Contractor’s right to an equitable adjustment Time limits for submitting change proposals Understanding this clause is essential for effective contract administration.

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Announcing the 2023 Excellence in Partnership Award Recipients!

The Coalition for Government Procurement

Kevin Lynch, President and Chief Executive Officer, National Industries for the Blind Kevin Lynch dedicated the last 44 years of his outstanding career to creating meaningful employment for people who are blind, and, at the same time, provided Federal customers with reliable, high-quality, competitively priced products and services.

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Ivalua NOW Part 2 – Re-Imagining Offices and Transforming Procurement

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He focused initially on sourcing and category management, because that would give the biggest return on investment as the firm moved from contract administration, to tactical sourcing, to true CatMan and strategic sourcing. Simplification of systems and tools was a key part of the programme. Rogers had no less than 10 (!)

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Government Contracts Issues for a Recession

Procurement Notes

Additionally, generally, the reasonable costs of preparing, submitting, and negotiating an REA are contract administration costs, and consequently are also recoverable. Which could include overtime costs, or otherwise more expensive labor or materials—perhaps because those things are being obtained on an expedited basis. 21] See id. [22]