- Managing the Consultant Process
- Course Number: IRWA Course 303
- Course Location: Puget Sound Energy, East Building, Forum
- Course Address and map: Click for driving instructions
- Course Start Date: Monday, Feb 27th 2012
- Course End Date: Tuesday, Feb 28th 2012
- Course Instructor: Faith A. Roland, SR/WA
- Course Coordinator Email: darby.broyles@pse.com
- Course Registration Form: Form Download
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Current trends are for Departments of Transportation, local public agencies and other governmental
entities to do more contracting of right of way and land acquisition services. This course is designed to
provide participants with a step-by-step understanding of the process of selecting and monitoring
consultants. Issues are discussed relating to both the contracting and the monitoring of services from the
perspectives of the agency and consultant.
Topics:
1. Understanding the contracting process
2. Avoiding common mistakes and misunderstandings in the areas of proposal development
3. Evaluating proposal submittals
4. Monitoring consultant work effort
5. Becoming aware of the issues and concerns of both agencies and consultants as participants discuss and practice the best methods of assuring success
