Rural Water - Quarter 3, 2011 - (Page 28)

Engineering CONTRACTS 101 - PART TWO A crash course in negotiating and reading contracts BY ELIZABETH DIETZMANN, J.D. Editor’s note: In the First Quarter issue of Rural Water, we discussed navigating engineering contracts for Rural Water construction projects, including requests for proposal, selection and contracts. In this second part in a series, we’ll look at items to consider when creating a contract, and termination information. Identifying the client This seems simple, but of course if an attorney is explaining it, it won’t be! Who is the 28 • Third Quarter 2011

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Rural Water - Quarter 3, 2011

FROM THE PRESIDENT
WILL YOU SURVIVE THE NIGHT OF THE BABY BOOMER EXODUS?
A BOARD PERSPECTIVE:
HOW TO AVOID THE NONPROFIT LEADERSHIP GAP
WHAT’S IN A NAME?
ENGINEERING CONTRACTS 101 – PART TWO
REGULATORY UPDATE
THROWING MY LOOP
INDEX TO ADVERTISERS/ ADVERTISERS.COM
FROM THE CEO

Rural Water - Quarter 3, 2011