The goals of the academy are to:

• Provide information, tools, and resources needed to pursue City of Austin professional services and construction contracts;
• Gain a better understanding of City processes, roles, and responsibilities associated with CIP contracting; and
• Provide an opportunity to network with other CIP partners.

Participants attending all 6 seminars will receive a certificate of completion from the City of Austin.

Below are the upcoming CIP Academy sessions. Please click on a date to register for the course.

• August 15, 2018: "Getting Paid" registration

This seminar explores the City of Austin’s payment processes associated with CIP contracts, and various strategies for success on how to expedite payments. This class will be at One Texas Center, Suite 1070.

• September 5, 2018: "Getting Paid" registration

This seminar explores the City of Austin’s payment processes associated with CIP contracts, and various strategies for success on how to expedite payments. This class will be at One Texas Center, Suite 1070.

• October 17, 2018: "MBE/WBE Procurement Process" registration

This seminar is designed to assist your firm operate in compliance the City’s MBE/WBE Procurement Program, this seminar’s focus is on how the City reviews, monitors and tracks MBE/WBE participation on City procurements throughout all phases of a project. This class will be at Austin City Hall - Council Chambers.

• December 12, 2018: "Understanding City Bid Documents" registration

This seminar will highlight key elements of the City’s construction solicitation bid package. Class will be at Carver Branch Library, 1611 Angelina St., Austin, TX 78702

• February 20, 2019: "Know your Contract" registration

This course will focus on Conditions of the Contract, 00700 and 00810.  Class location TBD.

• April 17, 2019: "Amending Contracts" registration

Class location TBD.

• June 19, 2019: "Alternative Delivery Contracts" registration

This class will be at One Texas Center, Suite 1070.