Navigating Public Works Contract Payments (West)
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
9 AM - 3:30 PM
Location: Hilton Seattle Airport & Conference Center, SeaTac, WA
Cost: FREE
Capacity: 175 Registrants
Credits: APWA-CAEC
Registration closes on Tuesday, June 3 at 5 PM. Refreshments and lunch will be provided. If you have any questions, please contact Ula Kamaka (UKamaka@mrsc.org).
Training Overview
This comprehensive in-person seminar will equip public agencies with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate the complexities of public works contract payments. We'll move beyond simply understanding the rules – diving into current practices, ensuring compliance, and optimizing payment timelines. Through a blend of regulation insights, procedural guidance, and practical strategies, participants will gain the confidence to manage public works payments effectively, minimizing risk and maximizing efficiency.
Join MRSC for a free day of in-depth learning and networking with your peers! Register for this session in Seattle on June 10, or we are also offering the same seminar in Spokane on June 3. Refreshments and lunch will be provided.
Educational Objectives
- Understand the key statutory requirements governing public works payments.
- Learn how to practically implement effective payment processes and procedures.
- Review practices for developing contract specifications related to payments.
- Discover strategies to expedite payment timelines and reduce delays.
- Explore ways to identify and mitigate potential payment-related risks.
Event Agenda
Lunch will be provided in the afternoon.
| 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM | Registration and coffee |
| 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM | Overview: laws, rules, and requirements (Module 1) |
| 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM | Polices, processes, and procedures: applying the rules (Module 2) |
| 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM | Current practices: case studies and testimonials (Module 3) |
| 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Lunch (provided with registration) |
| 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM | Contract and specification development (Module 4) |
| 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM | Improving payment times: practical applications (Module 5) |
| 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM | 1x1 question sessions, networking (optional) |
Who Should Attend?
This seminar is designed for public agency staff, particularly finance, procurement, contracting, purchasing, and public works staff interested in learning more about the requirements for making payments and improving their payment timeframes on public works contracts.
This seminar is considered intermediate level. Attendees are encouraged to review/attend the following before joining:
- MRSC's Public Works Contracting Best Practices Publication
- MRSC's Procurement and Public Works Topic Page
- MRSC's Public Works Fundamentals Training and Other Resources
- The Washington State Auditor's Office's Procurement Resources, including:
- Accounts Payable Guide
- Best Practices for ACH Payments
- Best Practices for Change Orders
Presenters
Aleanna Kondelis, Contracted Consultant, Educator and Trainer, MRSC. Aleanna is a contracted consultant with over 15 years of experience in public procurement and public works. She has served as a procurement and contracting officer for two large public agencies in Washington state and has held several accreditations and certifications from public works and procurement organizations.
Content Providers:
- State Auditor’s Office
- MRSC finance and legal staff
- APEX Accelerator
- Integrity Surety
- Public agencies (current practices, contract language, forms)