Kushnick | Pallaci PLLC Attorney At Law
In the bustling landscape of New York City, construction projects are not just a common sight but also a testament to growth and development. However,
Introduction Receiving an OSHA citation can be a daunting experience for any business. However, it’s essential to understand that you can challenge these citations if
Introduction Safety isn’t just a priority in the high-stakes construction world—it’s a legal and ethical obligation. Yet, despite stringent regulations and extensive safety protocols, construction
Introduction Navigating the complexities of the construction industry on Long Island demands more than just skillful project management and craftsmanship. It requires legal expertise to
Delays are often inevitable in construction projects and can significantly impact timelines, budgets, and relationships between parties involved. When these delays occur, stakeholders may seek
Insurance is one of the most important things for anyone in construction to understand. However, many people often do not know the critical differences between
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A stop work order on a construction site can be a major setback for any project in New York City. Issued by the Department of
When undertaking a construction project, it’s essential to have a clear understanding of the roles and responsibilities of the key players involved. Two critical roles
An interested party to a contract that is subject to the Office of the State Comptroller’s approval may file an initial protest of a contract award with the Office of the State Comptroller’s Bureau of Contracts. However such
In New York, all public construction projects (with very few limited exceptions) must be separately specified and bid out so that various different contracts for various trades can be awarded rather than allowing the public entity to hire
Have you ever worked on a public construction project for the federal government? How about a public construction project for the State of New York or even a local municipality? If so, then you may know that you
Pursuant to New York City Administrative Code 24-521, whenever any sewer, culvert, water main or pipe is going to be constructed, altered or repaired in any street in which the pipes, mains or conduits of public service corporations
Mistakes often occur when preparing a bid for a construction contract. Usually, a mistake comes in the form of incorrectly adding figures or inaccurate transfer of figures from calculation sheets to bid proposal sheets. Furthermore, specifications may be
Bonds under the Miller Act The Miller Act (40 U.S.C.A §§ 3131 et seq.) applies to almost every federal government construction project that is over $100,000. Exempt from the Miller act requirements are certain Army, Navy, Air Force,
The General Municipal Law and competitive-bidding statutes set forth procedures for advertising bids on public-owned construction projects. New York General Municipal Law § 103, for example, requires advertisements for public contracts to be published in newspapers allocated to
Even if a bidder submits the lowest bid and is responsible, the bidder may still not be awarded the contract if its bid is not responsive, or does not comply with the bid instructions. Strict compliance with bid
Generally, the surety will not become liable on a bid bond unless or until the contractor has the legal obligation to enter into the specified contract and subsequently fails to meet those obligations and requirements under the contract.
Public owners, and many private owners, will require contractors to submit bid bonds with their bids for construction projects. Bid bonds are used to secure the obligation of the successful bidder to enter into the contract as bid.
Kushnick | Pallaci PLLC Attorney At Law
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