ABC members are encouraged to attend the Nov. 19 webinar, “Complying with Buy American Provisions: Requirements, Certification and Implications,” to learn about the new federal procurement regulations at a federal level.
During the webinar, David Ralston of Foley & Lardner, LLP, will discuss Buy American provisions that require construction companies on government contracts to use domestic construction materials. Ralston will also address the Office of Management and Budget guidance and federal agency regulations implementing the requirement at the state and local levels through Recovery Act grant conditions.
Additionally, attendees will learn about the Buy American certification process that has been imposed on prime contractors of Recovery Act-funded projects, including how to complete the certification to comply with the provision. Ralston will examine how to approach achieving certification from the prime contractor and supplier contracting tiers.
Ralston also will discuss recent amendments to the False Claims Act and how Buy American violations will likely entail False Claims Act exposure and how to avoid violations.
For more information about the “Complying with Buy American Provisions: Requirements, Certification and Implications” webinar and to register, click here.