Performing NYS Public Work – What you need to know as a Contractor or Subcontractor – Albany

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 – 9:00 am – 12:00 noon
(Includes a Continental Breakfast beginning at 8:30 am)

PLACE: Building Industry Center, 6 Airline Drive, Albany, New York
COST: $100 per person for Members of NESCA, AGC or ECA
$150 per person for Non-Members

INSTRUCTORS: Walter Breakell, Hinman, Howard & Kattell, LLP
Joe Hogan, Vice President Building Services, AGC of NYS
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Performing public work for New York State’s various contracting agencies, public authorities and political subdivisions (cities, counties, towns, school districts, etc.) can be a daunting endeavor due to the large number of complicated laws, rules and regulations a contractor or subcontractor must comply with. From the advertising of bids and letting of contracts, to claims against public bodies, there are numerous legal pitfalls that can mean the difference between success and failure on a public project. This 3-hour seminar will provide an overview of what every contractor and subcontractor need to know when performing public work, from the bidding process to project closeout. Areas to be covered include:

Advertising of Bids/Letting of Contracts
NYS Prompt Payment Law
Contractor/Subcontractor Registration with DOL
Remedies for Non-Payment
Performance/Payment Bond Requirements
Trust Fund Provisions
Multiple Prime vs Single Prime Contracts
Claims Against Public Bodies
Apprenticeship/Project Labor Agreements
M/WBE and Affirmative Action Requirements
Prevailing Wage Requirements
Workforce Diversity Program
Electronic Submission of Certified Payroll
Post Completion MWBE Certification
Wage Theft Prevention Act
Restrictions on Contacts During Bid Process
Payment and Retainage Provisions
New York False Claims Act

* All registrants for this seminar will receive a comprehensive “Performing Public Work” manual compiled by NESCA and AGC of NYS to compliment the subject matter covered by our instructors.

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