Signed, Sealed, Delivered: Understanding Construction Procurement for School Districts

Recorded On: 04/26/2021

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Fees: $55 (Non-Member) / $30 (Member)

Participants will be able to gain an understanding of the various delivery models available for school construction projects. When preparing for a construction project, one of the first decisions that must be made is whether to use a general contractor, construction manager at risk, or design-build delivery model. We will provide an overview of the construction procurement process for school districts, including design professional procurement, competitive bidding, and procurement of construction managers at risk and design-builders. We will describe the standard of award and contracting process for each project delivery model. Additionally, we will compare the pros and cons of these delivery models, including how each relates to the school districts schedule and budget, how each model allocates risk, and the primary decision points within each model. This presentation will also identify and explain exceptions to competitive bidding available to school districts.

Chris McCloskey

Partner, Bricker Graydon LLP

Chris McCloskey is chair of Bricker Graydon’s Public Sector industry group and is a partner in the Construction Law group. He focuses his practice on construction-related contracting and disputes, as well as general business and litigation. He is experienced in researching and drafting motions for construction lawsuits, preparing and reviewing construction contracts, construction claims, change orders, purchase orders, project analysis, mechanic's liens, bid strategy and project coordination. He represents school districts with all facets of their capital projects with the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission.

Casey Rieth

Attorney, Bricker & Eckler, LLP

Casey Rieth is a construction attorney who focuses on both transactional and litigation matters. In addition to providing guidance on project delivery methods, including construction manager at risk, design-build and general contractor, Casey prepares procurement and contract documents. She also negotiates construction project contracts on behalf of both public and private owners. Having been a part of many projects involving health care systems, schools, libraries, counties, villages, townships, port authorities and other public and private entities, she has worked with architects, developers, contractors and other key personnel to ensure a project is developed and carried out successfully. In the event that claims are filed and litigation arises, Casey represents owners, contractors and design professionals to reach a beneficial outcome. Additionally, Casey works with public and private owners in dealing with mechanic’s liens and assists in resolving bid disputes.

Prior to joining Bricker, Casey worked as a staff attorney under The Honorable Richard A. Frye of the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas. While earning her law degree, Casey served as a legal intern at the Ohio Senate and was a judicial extern for The Honorable Edmund A. Sargus, Jr., of the U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio.

Eva Anderson

Treasurer/CFO, Greene County Career Center

Eva Anderson was hired by the Greene County Vocational School District on August 1, 2014. Previously, Eva worked for Yellow Springs Exempted Village School District for 16 years, obtaining her Treasurer’s license during her time there. Eva graduated with honors in 2006 from Franklin University, earning her BS in Accounting.

Recently, the District has undergone multiple simultaneous building projects. Ranging in cost from one-million to more than 70 million.

When not serving the district, Eva enjoys gardening and sewing, but primarily spending time with cherished family and friends.