Federal Construction After Award: What Does the Government Expect Next?

Your company just won a federal construction contract or task order. Can the team mobilize immediately?

Usually, several post-award gates must be cleared first.

In this episode, former federal Contracting Officer Chris Williams explains what the Government is looking for between award and the start of construction. He discusses performance and payment bonds, insurance evidence, the notice to proceed, the final contract record, and preparation for the post-award or preconstruction conference.

This episode addresses:

· why the award date is not necessarily the authorized start date;

· how the contract controls the bond deadline;

· what performance and payment bonds protect;

· why there is no universal $1 million insurance minimum for every federal project;

· what the PM should organize while the Government is preparing the notice to proceed; and

· how the contractor's first submissions shape the Government's confidence in the project team.

If you manage federal construction work, this episode will help you move from award to authorized performance without creating avoidable schedule or compliance problems.

Educational content only. Contractors should review their specific award and seek qualified professional advice when necessary.