Dispute Resolution in Public Procurement: A Comprehensive Guide
Gain insight into public procurement disputes, the role of ADR, and differences from commercial contracting. Understand global influences and unique challenges for effective resolution.
Dispute Resolution in Public Procurement: A Comprehensive Guide
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Making and Saving Deals in the Global Business Environment:Dispute Resolution in Public ProcurementHamline University School of Law- Dispute Resolution InstituteUniversity of Rome - La SapienzaADR Center Presented by Jason P. Matechak Rome, Italy June 24, 2004
Dispute Resolution in Public Procurement • Session Outline • What is Procurement in General? • Why is Procurement Different? • How do Procurement Disputes Arise? • What is the Role of ADR in Procurement? • Methodology
What Is Public Sector Contracting? • General Overview • Procurement Principles • Fairness • Openness • Accountability • Value for Money
How Public Sector Contracting Different From Commercial Contracting? • National Legal and Regulatory Overview • Socio-economic preferences • Domestic industry preferences – e.g., BAA/TAA • Foreign policy cudgel – (U.S. – Iraq) • Export and trade controls • Public corruption • Intellectual property/data rights • Sovereign rights
How Public Sector Contracting Different From Commercial Contracting? • International Overlay • World Trade Organization GPA • Multilateral Development Banks (ADB/EBRD) • Supranational Harmonization (EU, NAFTA – Ch 10)
How is Public Sector Dispute Resolution Different? • Sovereign Immunity • Mandated Procedures • Strict Standing Rules • Designated Forum
Overview of Procurement Disputes: • Bid Protests • Hey, that’s my contract! • Claims • You owe me money! • Termination, Debarment and Suspension • You can’t fire me! Audits and Investigations • Where are you going with that gun in your hand?
Procurement Disputes: ADR • Bid Protests • Claims • Termination, Debarment and Suspension • Investigation and Audit
Procurement Disputes: Non-Party Actors • Media • Independent Watchdog groups • Freedom of Information • Whistleblowers
Procurement Dispute Issues • Legal Authorization to Conduct ADR • Pre-Dispute Resolution • Perception of Corruption • Confidentiality • Other Proceedings – Criminial. • Other Aspects – Knowledge, Not for truth of the matter asserted. • Enforcement – “Don’t smell that skunk.” • Sunshine Laws and Third Parties.
Making and Saving Deals in the Global Business Environment:Dispute Resolution in Public Procurement Jason P. Matechak, Esq. Reed Smith LLP 1301 K Street, N.W. Suite 1100 - East Tower Washington, D.C. 20005 (202) 414-9224 jmatechak@reedsmith.com www.reedsmith.com