Foundations for Success: Session 5
Maritime Construction Bonds
This specialized workshop covers the financial formulas, statutory requirements, and federal support systems required to secure bonding for marine projects. You will learn how sureties evaluate your working capital and discover how the SBA Surety Bond Guarantee Program can assist your firm.
Negotiating Contract Terms and Conditions
This session teaches contractors how to identify and navigate high-risk clauses in public-sector agreements, such as indemnification, prevailing wage, and retainage. Participants will learn practical negotiation strategies and how to handle formal change orders and contract modifications.
Foundations for Success is a structured training program designed to strengthen the core capabilities businesses need to compete and perform in public contracting. Participants will gain working knowledge in areas such as technology, marketing, contract compliance, change management, supply chain and operational discipline. The program is designed to strengthen internal processes, improve financial and administrative readiness, and reduce performance risk.
TBD - Tacoma, WA

