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Q: I have a construction contract with the feds and they just issued a change order without consulting me.

Can they do that?

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answered on Sep 29, 2016

Depends on the terms of the contract... If you can still bill them and they are paying on the other aspect I would assume, sure, they can make changes and you should receive compensation accordingly.

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Q: We feel a competitor was awarded a government contract unfairly. How do we protest this?
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answered on Sep 8, 2016

You need to immediately file an Order to Show Cause and seek a Temporary Restraining Order in a court having plenary jurisdiction where the government in question is located.

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Q: Most of the people that work at my company are contract employees.

Does that affect my ability to bid on a government contract?

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answered on Sep 6, 2016

Depends on the terms of the RFP or Bidder Requirements contained in the notice, if it doesn't say there is a requirement then generally no it doesn't affect your ability to bid.

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Q: What does my company need to do to be able to bid on a government contract?
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answered on Aug 25, 2016

Every jurisdiction varies, but typically you have to strictly comply with the rfp / request for bids.

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