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answered on Sep 20, 2017
It's a set of standards for RFP's, bids , vendors, etc. Yes, you need to follow it. Reach out to me privately if you have more questions.
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answered on Sep 1, 2017
No lawyer is needed, every locale has it's own procurement / RFP rules. A lawyer can come in handy if you lose and the bidding was unfair or rigged.
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answered on Aug 9, 2017
Governmental entities usually have guidelines / rules that they must follow when selecting a vendor. Each local, state, Federal agency and even divisions within may have unique rules they are supposed to follow. The only real guiding principle is that their actions will be voided if they are... View More 
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answered on Jul 24, 2017
You should form an LLC and you may need some licenses. With government contracts they will disqualify you for all sorts of reasons so you should be a properly formed entity.
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answered on Jul 3, 2017
Yes, via a Vendor Protest application via a special proceeding called an Article 78 Proceeding (more on that below). This is a substantial undertaking (read: a lot of time and money to implement) which if you are successful can either get the successful bid thrown out and a new bid issued, you can... View More
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answered on Jun 12, 2017
Definition of a Minority-Owned Business Enterprise (MBE)
Under Article 15-A of the Executive Law, an MBE is a business enterprise in which at least fifty-one percent (51%) is owned, operated and controlled by citizens or permanent resident aliens who are meeting the ethnic definitions... View More
I am doing a 12 building government funded rent subsidized project. Owner rejected extra cost for work on 1 buildin arch. missed and went and hired another electrician to do extra and my work (part of my contract). Owner wants me to credit him the amount on on payment of schedules G703 form which... View More
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answered on May 23, 2017
The short answer is that you have to carefully look at the contract and scrutinize the obligations each of you have. The long answer begins with "it depends..." Basically the rules of contract law will government, when there is a breach each side has a duty to mitigate damages / losses.... View More
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answered on May 17, 2017
Depends on the jurisdiction / locale (town, municipality, county, state) and department that issued the RFP.
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answered on May 2, 2017
While it depends by each specific jurisdiction, generally speaking a preferred source or vendor has a contract with the municipality or governmental entity and the various departments can use those vendors without needing to be concerned about conflicts of interest for example or that they will... View More
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answered on Apr 8, 2017
I'm not sure if this is a trick question.... Wouldn't you just contact the Dept. of Buildings?
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answered on Feb 24, 2017
Completely depends on the government entities definition that they are using.
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answered on Feb 6, 2017
It says whether or not it is on the bid requests themselves, if my memory serves me correctly I've never seen one that did not. Hope that helps.
answered on Jan 27, 2017
It depends on what type of government contract you're forming. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/ publications on my law practice website. I practice law in CA, NY,... View More
will we get paid for the time the government is out of business?
answered on Jan 24, 2017
Check the terms of your contract. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/ publications on my law practice website. I practice law in CA, NY, MA, and DC in the following areas of... View More
One of the three partners was responsible for securing operating funds and was the former tenant of the acreage involved. He applied for and was approved for an FSA microloan prior the formation of the LLC. He invested part of the FSA sourced funds back into the LLC farm but at a reduced stake in... View More
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answered on Jan 23, 2017
You are right to be worried since based on the facts you've given it does appear that a violation of the terms of the loan took place at best and it may be fraud at worst. All of this can affect the LLC if a lawsuit is filed or if property owned by the LLC becomes the subject of the... View More
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answered on Jan 12, 2017
Yes, when you become a vendor to NYC you are put in a database that can be searched and is subject t Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) requests. This is subject to some limited circumstances in various departments within the City.
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answered on Dec 21, 2016
Sue in court for breach of contract.
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answered on Dec 2, 2016
Yes, but it depends on the crime and the nature of the work you'll be doing.
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answered on Nov 8, 2016
Depends on your jurisdiction and what the RFP called for.
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answered on Oct 21, 2016
Each agency has it's own rules and requirements, can you be more specific?
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