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H E L P I N G G O V E R N M E N TC O N T R A C T O R S W I N C L A I M S© 2001 Hill International, Inc. All rights reserved.Representative Government AgenciesDepartment of DefenseU.S. Air ForceU.S. ArmyU.S. NavyGeneral Services AdministrationDepartment of EnergyDepartment of Veterans AffairsDepartment of JusticeFederal Bureau of PrisonsNational Institutes of HealthSmithsonian InstitutionGovernment of Papua, New GuineaGovernment of Abu Dhabi, UAEMaryland Department of General ServicesMaryland Department of TransportationCity of BaltimoreCobb County, GACity of Catersville, GACity of Atlanta, GANew Orleans Aviation BoardCity of Charlotte, NCSarasota/Bradenton Manatee Airport AuthorityHinds County Board of Supervisors, MSPlease call Roy S. Mitchell, PresidentHill International Claims Grouptel (202) 408-3001fax (202) 408-3005or email roymitchell@hillintl.comFor a contact and office list, please visit www.hillintl.comContracting for the government is not easy. The rules and regulations are endless, and the possibility for disputes are very real. That's why you need the services of a firm that knows all the ins and outs of federal, stateand local government contracting. A firm that can helpassert your claim, protect your interests and ensure fair compensation should a dispute arise. You need Hill International.A LEADER IN GOVERNMENT CONTRACT CLAIMS SERVICESOn every level – federal, state and local – Hill Internationalhas wide experience in government contract claims. We know the requirements and pitfalls of the FederalProcurement Regulations (FPRs) and recent governmentdecisions, and can help you understand the complexitiesof successfully prosecuting claims against the government.Because we often are also retained by the government todefend claims, we have a keen understanding of the needsof both parties. This gives us a unique advantage for supporting your needs.HILL - A TECHNOLOGY LEADERHill Claim Analysis Technology• Document Image and Database Management• Scan and OCR Documents and Photos• Automatically Bates Stamps or Bar Codes• Hot Document Flags and Highlights• Searchable By:• Date • Issue • Author• Key Word • Recipient • Key Phrase• Subject • Type of Document• Produces Summaries and Digests By Category• Easily Redactable• Transcript Searches• Compatible With Common Presentation SoftwareHill Schedule Analysis Technology• Compares electronic scheduling files in minutes• Identifies All Changes in:• Logic • Update Information• Sequence • Resource-Loading• Duration • Critical v. Non-Critical Activities• Performs Fragnet and What-If Analyses• Performs Time-Window Based AnalysesHill Communication Technology• Global Collaborative Efforts• Remote Access to Hill Network Data From Any Location• Instant E-mail Communications Worldwide• All High-Tech Graphics Packages Integrated IntoCommunications System• Simultaneous Work From Multiple Locations• Approximately 15,000 Documents Per CD• Fully Accessible From Laptops At Any LocationHill Presentation Technology• Schedule Displays As Required• PowerPoint Presentations• OCR Note, Photo and Emphasis Fly-Ins• AutoCAD Real-Time 3D Modeling• 3D Computer AnimationHILL INTERNATIONAL GOVERNMENT CONTRACT SERVICESGOVERNMENT CONTRACT CLAIMS SERVICESHill International offers the following claims servicesdesigned to help maximize your recovery on costly disputeswith the Government:Claim Analysis and PreparationWhen a claim arises, Hill's technical and contract expertsconduct a detailed analysis of the claim, breaking it downevent-by-event and issue-by-issue, to help facilitate resolution. We clearly define the issues and determine theresponsible parties factually and contractually.Determining Liability and CausationA team of Hill's government contracting professionals will collect, organize, identify and evaluate all pertinent project information and provide a comprehensive reportregarding liability and causation. We utilize the most sophisticated methods to analyze schedules/performance,labor productivity, costs, delays/disruption, and accelerationto determine the extent to which each party is liable.Evaluation of DamagesHill will identify, evaluate, quantify and help prove allincreased direct costs, overhead costs and delay damages.We will then determine whether they are reasonable,allowable and recoverable in accordance with the FederalProcurement Regulations (FPRs) or other rules.Termination for Default or ConvenienceTerminations for default always involve claims. Even in theevent of a termination for convenience you may need toassert claims to avoid cost ceiling limitations. Hill's claim professionals are available to assist in either situation.Negotiation / Mediation / Litigation SupportHill can effectively support negotiation and mediationefforts recommending strategies that reflect the merits of your claim against the Government. Hill's claims analysisskills are invaluable to strengthening Counsel's case in anyADR process, or Board of Contract Appeals hearing. Hill can help present even the most complex cases conciselyand effectively. Should litigation be unavoidable, Hill providesclaims analysis and technical support to legal counsel.Expert Witness TestimonyIn addition to a thorough review and assessment of thetechnical merits of the claim, Hill can provide expert witness testimony to strengthen your position and canprepare graphics and exhibits which support the evidence.More often than not, however, the thoroughness of ourpreparation and the credibility of our conclusions lead to earlier settlements. This helps avoid drawn out litigationand precludes the need for our testimony altogether.CLAIM RECOGNITION, AVOIDANCE AND DEFENSE SERVICESClaim Prevention and AvoidanceOur experience in resolving claims has made us experts at preventing them. Hill can provide expert review of government contracts to identify potential claim areas from the start. Hill professionals can be retained on a regular, periodic basis to provide claims consultation.We can provide analytical services that help identify, document, track, prove and win claims. We can also help diffuse disputes as they arise through effective negotiation strategies such as The Project Neutral®.Project Neutral® ServicesDeveloped by Hill, this unique form of alternative disputeresolution (ADR) blends technical analysis and mediationservices to help parties reach a fair, negotiated settlementswiftly, inexpensively and without contention. Retainedjointly by the parties, Hill objectively assesses the issues in dispute and presents its findings to both parties. A trainedmediator then leads the Hill team in moving projectstoward a negotiated settlement.Project Performance AuditAn ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.Experienced Hill personnel regularly undertake ProjectPerformance Audits to provide overall due diligence forthe project, validation of design, confirmation of fieldprogress, assessment of the current status of the project(planned versus actual), confirmation of cost, schedule,design, procurement and performance. We oversee qualitycompliance to assure that all contract obligations arebeing met, and determine the effectiveness and status of subcontractors.Claim FinancingHill has handled over 3,000 disputes involving more than$30 billion. As a result of our vast experience, we may be able to recommend or devise imaginative financing to assist you in funding your claim preparation, negotiationand litigation costs.Fraud Defense AssistanceIf the government has accused you of filing a false claim,Hill's extensive experience in government contract claimscan be brought to bear to assist in analyzing and defendingthe fraud allegations. Our professionals can review andanalyze all of the underlying facts, circumstances and costsneeded to help prove your innocence.Seminars and TrainingHill also provides seminars and training especially tailoredto federal, state and local government contract claims,many of which can be presented at reduced rates for yourin-house project management and claims personnel. Our checklists for success in recognizing, documenting,preparing, presenting and negotiating claims has been particularly helpful to contractors seeking to successfully file claims against federal, state and local governments.HILL INTERNATIONAL GOVERNMENT CONTRACT SERVICESPROJECT MANAGEMENT SERVICESIn addition to claims consulting, Hill's team of governmentcontract experts is available to guide and control everyaspect of your government contract with:• Contract Management• Project Management• Project Management Oversight• Staff AugmentationOur team will develop comprehensive strategies to keepyour project on track and keep you fully informed of itsstatus. Hill experts will review every detail of all projects, set up objectives, plans and priorities,manage and control the process and identify and resolve problems.