Learn the areas that form the legal foundation of efficient, fair, and reliable public construction practices.
A strong understanding of public construction law provides numerous benefits for both contractors and government agencies. The Public Bidding Overview, guided by established Bid Standards, ensures open, competitive, and fair procurement processes that promote accountability and optimal use of public funds. Recognizing Bidding Exceptions allows for practical flexibility in unique or urgent situations, helping to keep projects on track without compromising legal integrity. Familiarity with Contractual Provisions in Public Contracts helps prevent disputes and protects the interests of both parties throughout the project lifecycle. Finally, knowledge of Bond Issues in Public Construction is essential for securing performance, ensuring financial responsibility, and protecting public investments from project defaults.
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Agenda
Public Bidding Overview (Bid Standard)
- Exemptions to Public Bidding
- Rejection of Bids
Bidding Exceptions
- Relief From Bids
- Exceptions to Bid Requirements
Contractual Provisions in Public Contracts
- No Damages for Delay
- Liquidated Damages
- Prompt Pay Act
Bond Issues in Public Construction
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OnDemand Course
This course was last revised on July 17, 2025.
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- NJ CLE 1.2
- This program has been approved by the Board on Continuing Legal Education of the Supreme Court of New Jersey for 1.2 hours of total CLE credit.
- NY CLE 1.0 including Areas of Professional Practice 1
- This course has been approved in accordance with the requirements of the New York Continuing Legal Education Board for up to a maximum of 1.0 credit hours in the area(s) of Areas of Professional Practice for 1.00 hour. Each hour may be counted only as satisfying one category of credit. Duplicate credit for the same hour of instruction is not permitted. This course qualifies for both established and newly admitted attorneys. Lorman Education- Noggin Guru, Inc. has a financial hardship guideline. Please contact customer service at 1.866.352.9539 for instructions on how to apply.
- PA CLE 1.0
- This Distance Learning program has been approved by the Pennsylvania Continuing Legal Education Board for 1.0 hours of substantive law, practice and procedure CLE credit.
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This program does NOT qualify, nor meet the National Standard for NASBA accreditation.
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Lee M. Tesser
Tesser & Cohen
- Practices construction law including surety law, commercial contracts, condominium representation, commercial transactions, construction arbitration, contractor performance bonds, construction defect litigation, commercial litigation (bid protests, delay claims, wrongful termination, construction contracts), real estate, construction liens, professional liability for architects and engineers
- Served as arbitrator and mediator for construction disputes for the American Arbitration Association since 2010
- Published columnist and contributing writer of State-by-State Analyses of Legal Issues Affecting Architects, Engineers, Contractors, and Owners; wrote, State of New Jersey Treatise, Aspen Publishers, Inc.
- Former chair of the New Jersey Bar Association, Construction Law Section, Mr. Tesser has been recognized on numerous occasions as being one of the most outstanding lawyers in the State
- Identified as one of New Jersey’s Top 100 Attorneys by New Jersey Monthly, 2015; and Super Lawyers in the field of Construction and Surety Law, 2006 to 2015
- Selected by the International Who’s Who of Construction Lawyers, 2013 and 2014, as being among the world’s leading Construction Lawyers
- Can be contacted at 201-343-1100 or [email protected]
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