A Second Bite At The Apple - Challenging The Low Bid In Public Works Contracting
By John McGill, Attorney At Law, Archer Norris
Capitol Connection Q&A for Contractors - Week of April 28, 2014
By Shauna Krause, President, Capitol Services, Inc.
Government regulation is often complex and can be easy to misinterpret. Sometimes the ‘scope of work’ extends beyond the written rules, as our “B” readers have learned. As might be expected, the actual practice of ‘interpreting’ the written rules often lead to some interesting and unique ‘exceptions’ in their actual application…
Determining the Timing of Bond Claims on Private Developments Can Be Tricky
By Bruce D. Rudman, Abdulaziz, Grossbart & Rudman
A couple of recent cases from the Court of Appeal demonstrate that the timing of filing bond claims for work performed on private developments can depend on technical issues that are out of the control of the contractor. As background, in addition to the mechanic's lien right, which must be perfected within a very short time frame, sometimes there are payment bonds recorded to protect the owner or developer from liens.
Capitol Connection Q&A for Contractors - Week of April 21, 2014
By Shauna Krause, President, Capitol Services, Inc.
The first step in reaching a goal is knowing where to start! For contractors filing an application, adding to an existing license or for a multitude of other needs Capitol Services is a good choice for a starting place. As we have maintained for years, knowledge is power and knowing where to go for it is half the battle! Don’t miss the Contractor’s Alert that wraps us up…
PG&E: National Safe Digging Month - Call 811 before Digging
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Underground gas pipelines and other utilities can be closer than you think. April is National Safe Digging Month and PG&E would like to remind you to call 811 before you dig, plant, landscape, or build. PG&E will come out and mark pipes and transmission lines for free. |