Services

Contract Compliance

In performing this very vital function of contract compliance for our clients, Buchanan & Associates assures contractors' compliance with federal, state, and local programs by ensuring the following:

  • Prepare Board Reports and Non-Compliance Notices as required by Public Works contracting agencies;
  • Working knowledge of public contract laws
  • Contractors' adherence to the general and supplemental conditions of contract documents;
  • Dissemination of contract compliance program information at pre-bid/pre-proposal conferences and kick-off meetings;
  • Preparation of Form 103s, Small Business, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Utilization Reports for contractors to demonstrate compliance of proper utilization of sub-contractors on government and required contracts;
  • Financial reporting is applied to appropriate contracts and cost allocation functions are allowable, fair and reasonable under the FAR 31.205;
  • Appropriate skills and expertise in 49 CFR part 26 and 13 CFR Part 121 size standards and regulations are applied to help clients with DBE, SBE, and transportation programs;
  • Participation and attendance at denial and appeals hearings to ascertain appropriate reasons are rendered for non-contract awards to eligible DBE/SBE subcontractors;
  • As a Consultant representing the contract provider, we ensure that the Prime prepares and submits Form 103 reports on a monthly basis as required by DBE/SBE program requirements;
  • Follow-up with Primes and subcontractors to ensure that the subcontractors are receiving prompt payment as required by Contract;
  • Provide contract compliance support to Senior Procurement Managers and Contract Administrators on purchase orders issued to complete multiple phases, address safety compliance issues such as fencing, pedestrian gates, and other miscellaneous requirements.
  • Proper preparation of close-out documents at the completion of Contract.

OUTREACH: BUSINESS & COMMUNITY

  • Develops and implements business outreach program plans for public works projects;
  • Conducting door-to-door outreach in the local communities;
  • Providing technical assistance to help small businesses become contract-ready;
  • Establishing partnerships with local workforce development agencies;
  • Establishing consensus-building with key stake-holders;
  • Building strategic relationships with key opinion leaders and business leaders;
  • Proactively educate business/community residents and key local groups on upcoming contract opportunities and project objectives;
  • Developing and preparing subcontractors for pre-qualification;
  • Monitoring and presenting public works contract providers' objectives at pre-construction and post-construction conferences to ensure compliance with sustainable building bond program or public contracting initiatives.