Navigating Contractor Disputes
Whether in our professional or personal lives, we've all heard horror stories about contractor disputes throwing projects off their timeline and causing budget overruns. This session will explore how local governments can manage contractor disputes, from change orders to performance issues. Panelists will discuss topics including the main drivers of contract disputes, how to better understand your risks, essential contract terms for local government, and how to identify problematic situations before they occur.
Speakers
Chief Procurement Officer, Orlando, Florida
John (Jack) Pellegrino, NIGP-CPP, CPPO, CPCM
Director of Purchasing and Contracting, County of San Diego, CA
TriMet, Portland, Oregon
Director, Alvarez and Marshal, Kansas City, Missouri