Introduction
The objective of every organization is that the contracting process results in a fair and reasonable price for a high quality on time deliverable. To meet this objective, world-class organizations view the application of best practices in contract administration after the award as being essential skill sets needed by all employees involved in the contracting process. Included in this fast-paced conference to show renewed emphasis on this critical phase of contract management is:
- Effective Contract Administration
- Interpretation of Contracts
- Maintaining Contract Schedules
- Controlling Contract Changes
Conference Objectives of Contracts Administration
- Be able to provide better outcomes from contracts
- Review Contract administration techniques
- Explore contract monitoring techniques
- Learn how to get fair treatment in contract changes
- Know how to analyze contracts
- Discuss contract termination issues
- How to Prepare for claims and disputes
- Review acceptance and Contract closeout issues
- Study the Inputs and outputs in contract administration
Conference Methodology of Contracts Administration
Participants will increase competencies through a variety of instructional methods including a lecture by an experienced practitioner and consultant, exercises, and group discussions covering current practices and their relationship to the implementation of new concepts.
Course Summary of Contracts Administration
With the ever-increasing quantity of outsourcing by organizations, Contract Administration is emerging as an essential competency for professionals and managers in most functional activities that are involved in the acquisition of goods, equipment, and services. This conference is designed to take the participant through the many steps of contract administration from the time the award is made through to final acceptance, payment, and the contract closeout so that the total objectives of entering into the contract are achieved.
Conference Outlines of Contracts Administration
Day 1: Objectives of contract administration
- Effective Contract Administration
- The Most Critical Elements
- Key Players In Contract Administration
- Post-Award Conference
- Analysis Of The Contract
- Establishing Major Deliverables
- What Needs To Be Measured?
Day 2: Outputs and contract types
- Typical Outputs Of Contract Administration
- Monitoring Techniques
- Identify The Risk
- Responses To Risk
- Contract Types
- Administration In Cost Type Contracts
- Economic Price Adjustments
Day 3: Maintaining schedules and contract changes
- Maintaining Contract Schedules
- Expediting Techniques
- Major Causes Of Changes
- Contract Price Changes
- Evaluating Price Changes
- Practical Considerations for Bonds and Guarantees
- Types of Bonds and Guarantees
Day 4: Issues in contract performance
- Contract Terminations
- Service Level Termination Event
- What Constitutes a Breach?
- Responding To A Breach
- Right To Cover
- Manuals And Drawings
- Supplier/Contractor Relations
- Sub-contractor Issues
Acceptance and closeout
- Warranties
- Source Code Escrows
- Forms Of Payment
- Progress Payments
- Claims and Disputes
- Negotiation Of Claims And Disputes
- Final Acceptance
- Close-Out Procedures
- Post Contract Review Meeting
About Cairo
Cairo is a mesmerizing assortment of iconic monuments, bustling markets, and ancient sites encircled by a vast and sprawling metropolis. At its core lies a maze-like medieval quarter. A world away from the modern side of the city, it boasts a seductive blend of intricate mosques, jostling crowds, madrasas, and traditional hammams. No visit could be complete without visiting the awe-inspiring Giza Pyramids that preside over the city's horizon. Whether you come to delve into the city's ancient past, dive into colorful souqs, sip mint tea and contemplate thousands of years of history or explore the city's cosmopolitan side, you'll be left with memories to last a lifetime.
Things to do and places to visit in Cairo
The multi-layered capital of Egypt offers its visitors lively markets, authentic restaurants, and a multitude of ancient sights and archeological findings. Gaze in wonder at the Pyramids, take an awe-inspiring look at Tutankhamen's burial mask, shop for handmade souvenirs in the bazaars or hop on a sunset cruise down the Nile and embrace the sensory overload that is Cairo.
Take a vacation in Cairo and you can:
- Visit the Great Sphinx of Giza, one of Ancient Egypt's great mysteries.
- Explore the ramparts of the Salah El-Din Citadel.
- Join locals drinking coffee at Fishawi Café, one of Cairo's first cafes and most important meeting spots.
- Marvel at the seemingly endless historical artifacts on display at the Egyptian Museum.
- Learn about the Ummayad, Ottoman, and Ayyubbid dynasties and more at the Museum of Islamic Art.
- Haggle for souvenirs and gifts at the Khan el-Khalili souk.
- See one of the world's oldest universities at the Al-Azhar Mosque, one of the city's original mosques.
- Take a tour of the showstopping Giza pyramids.
- Savor local cuisine such as mezze in the old city.
- Wander through the labyrinth-like streets of Coptic Cairo, the city's ancient quarter, and spot Roman relics.