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  • Federal and State Procurement Law for Engineering Services

    Credits: 3 PDH

    PDH Course Description:

    This course offers a comprehensive overview of federal and state procurement laws as they apply to engineering services in the United States. Participants will gain foundational knowledge of procurement regulations, understand the legal framework that governs public sector contracts, and explore ethical and procedural standards required for compliance. 

    Drawing on real-world legal doctrines, federal regulations such as the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), state procurement statutes, and industry-standard contracting practices, the course equips engineers with essential knowledge for navigating public sector procurement. Topics covered include procurement methods, qualifications-based selection (QBS), ethical compliance, contract law fundamentals, bid protests, risk management, and emerging issues such as green procurement and digital platforms.

    This course will help align engineering best practices with the legal principles that support fair, transparent, and accountable public procurement.

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    By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

    • Understand the structure and principles of U.S. federal procurement law.
    • Differentiate between federal and state procurement frameworks.
    • Identify legal and ethical obligations of engineers in public procurement.
    • Interpret relevant clauses in engineering service contracts.
    • Apply procurement procedures, such as competitive bidding, qualifications-based selection (QBS), and contract award protests.
    • Comprehend the implications of non-compliance and dispute resolution mechanisms.

    To take this course:

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    3.) Test: Once you've thoroughly read the course materials, please click below to take the final examination.

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    4.) Certificate: A passing grade of 70% or higher on the exam, is required to receive the certificate of completion for this PDH course.

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    Intended Audience: This course is intended for licensed professional engineers, consulting engineers, project managers, and technical professionals working in, or planning to engage with U.S. government-funded infrastructure projects. It is especially relevant to those involved in bidding, design, construction oversight, or contract administration for public sector clients at the federal, state, or local level. 
    Publication Source: MondoScience Courseware

    Jeelan Moghraby, PhD, MBA


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