CONSTRUCTION LAW: Tendering and Procurement

Procurement law evolves constantly, and staying up-to-date is key to avoiding mistakes that can derail a project. This session reviews critical court decisions affecting bid compliance, privilege and discretion clauses, and owner liability. We’ll discuss how to prepare or respond to tenders in ways that reduce your legal risk, what to watch for in the fine print, and how to handle disputes if they arise. Whether you’re putting out tenders or bidding on work, you’ll pick up practical strategies to protect your interests.

• Management
• Owners
• Procurement professionals
• Project Managers
• Supervisors
• Support staff

Lisa Stiver, Partner, Thompson Dorfman Sweatman LLP

Lisa Stiver’s practice focuses on corporate and commercial law, with an emphasis on tendering and procurement. Lisa has significant experience in providing procurement advice in the area of information technology systems and construction projects. She has acted as lead external counsel in providing strategic advice throughout all stages of procurement processes for major capital acquisitions and projects, including developing the legal framework for the procurement process, drafting tender documents and contracts and contract negotiations in negotiated-RFP scenarios.

WCA Cancellation Policy

WCA will provide a full refund or education credit equal to the amount paid for the course if registration is cancelled two (2) full business days prior to the course start date. Payment is non-refundable for cancellations made within two (2) full business days of the course start date and there will be no transfers to future course dates.

Complimentary substitution of another member of your company/team is welcome right up until the course start time for no additional fee. Please email us at wcaeducation@winnipegconstruction.ca if you require a substitution.