Top 20 Public Contracting Blog Stories of 2009

Out of more than 370 blog entries I've written during 2009, I've highlighted below a list of 20 of the top stories and entries.

I hope you continue to find this Public Contracting Blog helpful. More to come in 2010!

1. State of Washington Delays Implementation of New Retainage Release Law
   
   
2. Retraction of Previously Published Prevailing Wage Rates
   
   
3. Mike Purdy Announces Retirement - Will Continue Consulting
   
   
4. W.A. Botting Files for Bankruptcy
   
   
5. New Washington Public Works Laws Effective July 26, 2009
   
   
6. County in Florida Considers Local Preference Ordinance
   
   
7. Comparing Data from Prevailing Wage Worker Interviews with Certified Payrolls
   
   
8. Report on Accuracy of Cost Estimates for Capital Projects
   
   
9. A Dozen Tips for Public Works Specifications
   
   
10. Lump Sum vs. Not-to-Exceed Contracts
    
    
11. How to Check if a Contractor is Debarred
    
    
12. Revised Standard Design-Build Contracts Released
    
    
13. Allowable vs. Unallowable Overhead
    
    
14. Non-union Contractor Challenges Federal "Project Labor Agreement" Requirement
    
    
15. Qualifications and Price as Selection Criteria
    
    
16. Responsive Bids and Responsible Bidders
    
    
17. $9 Million Bid Transposition Error: Airport Staff Recommends No Correction is Permitted
    
    
18. Is Failure to Acknowledge Addenda a Material Irregularity?
    
    
19. Public Works Bribery Case in Tulsa
    
    
20. 5 Keys to Making Ethical Contracting Decisions
    

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