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SBS-PTAC: Contract Management Series – Prime & Subcontractor Relationships

January 23, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

About this event

Every day, the government buys billions of dollars’ worth of goods and services from businesses. In an ongoing effort to assist businesses interested in selling to the government, the New York City Department of Small Business Services APEX Accelerator offers Contract Management.

Collaborating effectively with subcontractors is essential for delivering quality results and meeting contractual obligations. Whether you’re a prime contractor or a subcontractor, understanding the dynamics of these relationships can significantly impact your ability to succeed in government contracting.

This workshop is designed to help Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (M/WBEs) build, maintain, and enhance strong prime and subcontractor partnerships.

WHY THIS WORKSHOP MATTERS:

Effective prime-subcontractor relationships are the backbone of successful projects. From creating clear agreements to resolving disputes, this workshop provides practical insights to help you manage these partnerships effectively while meeting MWBE compliance requirements.

WHAT YOU’LL GAIN:

  • Master Agreement Types: Understand the key elements of teaming agreements, subcontractor agreements, and joint ventures to ensure clarity and compliance.
  • Enhance Communication: Learn strategies for building trust and maintaining open communication with subcontractors.
  • Streamline Payments: Get insights on payment schedules, progress payments, and handling overdue payments to strengthen partnerships.
  • Navigate Disputes: Explore remedies for contractual issues, including mediation, arbitration, and termination clauses, to protect your business.
  • Ensure Compliance: Understand MWBE-specific requirements, including pre-approval for termination of subcontractors, to maintain contract integrity.

you Will Learn:

  • The fundamentals of different agreement types, including roles, responsibilities, and financial contributions.
  • Best practices for managing subcontractor relationships, payment processes, and compliance.
  • How to address contractual disputes and enforce clear terms to mitigate risks.
  • The importance of MWBE-specific considerations in NYC contracts.

Who Should Attend? This workshop is ideal for M/WBE owners, project managers, and contracting professionals looking to strengthen their skills in managing prime and subcontractor relationships.

Don’t miss this opportunity to improve collaboration, ensure compliance, and protect your business. Reserve your spot today and gain the tools to build lasting and successful partnerships!

Don’t have a registered business yet?

The NYC SBS offers free business courses to guide NYC entrepreneurs as they start, operate, and grow their businesses. Courses are available on core topics in entrepreneurship, including business planning, financing, and marketing, and are accessible in multiple languages, including Spanish, Chinese, and Russian.

View upcoming live, online courses, hosted by our Business Solution Centers (BSC) which are available through registration on Eventbrite.

Webinar Registration Information

In order to receive a link to join the webinar, your registration form must be fully completed.

A Zoom Registration Link will be distributed prior to the webinar for successful registrations.

If there are any problems with your registration, or you do not receive a link, please contact us directly at apexaccelerator@sbs.nyc.gov.

Reminder

All webinar attendees are required to be registered individually for this workshop.

Multiple tickets may be selected per order; there is a checkbox that will allow company information to be applied to all attendees. Simply update the name, job title, and email address per each attendee.

We invite you to check the NYC Department of Small Business Services Eventbrite page for information on upcoming webinars in our Contract Management Series.

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Details

Date:
January 23, 2025
Time:
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
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