Government Construction Contracts

Legal Advice on Government Construction Laws

Construction companies that fulfill government contracts must bid for and manage their projects following countless special steps required by federal law and regulations.

Construction contractors who seek or hold government contracts are well advised to seek legal counsel about reporting, compliance and review. Without advance guidance, government construction contractors risk running afoul of one or more government construction laws or regulations — which can result in fines, penalties and, potentially, prohibition from bidding on future government contracts.

Direct access to an experienced government construction law attorney

Small and medium-sized construction contractors and subcontractors, should be able to access knowledgeable legal advice for reasonable fees. This is one of the main goals of The Martin Law Firm, PLLC in McLean, Virginia.

Founded by seasoned government contract attorney Kenneth Martin, our law firm offers thorough advice on government construction law in a streamlined environment. We aim to place dependable legal advice within the reach of any construction company working on a government construction contract.

A-to-Z legal service for government construction contractors

Government construction laws apply to virtually every aspect of a federal construction project. We provide a full range of services for our construction company clients, providing advice and representation during every stage of the process:

• Proposal writing: Responding effectively and complying with all federal RFP requirements
• Negotiating approval of teaming agreements
• Fulfilling the bonding requirements of the Miller Act
• Negotiation of subcontracts, either on behalf of the general contractor or a subcontractor
• Informal and formal audits of subcontractors to ensure their compliance with applicable federal regulations
• Counsel and performance of audits to ensure compliance with the minimum wage requirements of the Davis Bacon Act
• Reviewing the quality of specifications and submitting formal and detailed objections when necessary
• Writing and submitting regular statements of work
• Representing contractors during government inspections to protect against overreaching or attempts to secure work outside the contract
• Negotiating pay orders, change orders, schedule exceptions and extension orders
• Responding to cure notices relating to design defects
• Responding to notices of default

Get answers to questions about government construction laws

Ignorance is not bliss when it comes to government construction laws. In almost every case it is much more cost-efficient to obtain early, thorough legal advice and prevent problems with government construction contracts than it is to cure problems after they arise.

Discuss your business needs with government contracts lawyer Kenneth Martin. To make an appointment, call our law firm at 703.639.4738 or send us an e-mail.