Government Owner Brochure

G O V E R N M E N T C O N T R A C T S E R V I C E SGovernments at every level - federal, state and local -face delays and claims on their projects. Tight schedules,restricted budgets and lack of claims staff aggravate the problem. Hill can help by providing the technology,technical expertise and detailed claims knowledge to help you defend your position.Hill - A MOBIS ContractorAs a federally approved government MOBIS contractor(Federal Supply Service Contract GS-10F003J), Hill is able to provide immediate service without thetime-consuming RFP process. Hill's 25 years of experienceon federal, state and local contract claims ensures youthe best, most effective and most efficient defense strategies available in this highly specialized area of government procurement.contractsHI L L - A T E C H N O L O G Y L E A D E RHill 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 Two 15,000-Activity Schedules in Five 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 3-D Modeling• 3-D Computer AnimationH I L L I N T E R N A T I O N A LHill can effectively support negotiationand mediation efforts,and recommendstrategies that reflect the merits of your case.H E L P I N G T H E G O V E R N M E N T D E F E N D C L A I M SCL A I M DE F E N S E SE R V I C E SClaim Review and AnalysisWhen a claim arises, Hill's technical and contract experts conduct a detailed analysis of the claim, breaking it down event-by-event and issue-by-issue, to help prepare your defense and facilitate resolution. We clearly define the issues and determine the responsible parties factually and contractually.Determining Liability and CausationA team of Hill's government contracting professionals will collect,organize, identify and evaluate all pertinent project informationand provide a comprehensive Report to the Contracting Officeror Counsel regarding liability and causation. We utilize the mostsophisticated methods to analyze schedules and performance,labor productivity, costs, delays and disruption, and acceleration to determine the extent to which each party is liable.Evaluation of DamagesHill will identify, evaluate and quantify the increased direct and overhead costs and delay damages being claimed and determine whether they are reasonable, allowable and recoverablein accordance with the Federal Procurement Regulations (FPRs) or other applicable rules.Terminations for Default or ConvenienceTerminations for Default always create difficulties. Terminations for Convenience may cause contractors to submit claimsin an effort to avoid the cost ceiling limitation. Hill's claims professionals are available to assist ineither situation.Negotiation/Mediation/Litigation SupportHill can effectively support negotiation and mediation efforts,and recommend strategies that reflect the merits of your case.Hill's claims analysis skills are invaluable in strengtheningCounsel's case in any ADR process, and Hill can help presenteven the most complex cases concisely and effectively. Should litigation be unavoidable, Hill provides claims analysisand technical support to legal counsel.Expert Witness TestimonyIn addition to a thorough review and assessment of the technicalmerits of the claim, Hill can provide expert witness testimony to strengthen your position and can prepare graphics and exhibitswhich support the evidence.More often than not, however, the thoroughness of our preparations and the credibility of our conclusions lead to earliersettlements, avoiding drawn out litigation and precluding theneed for our testimony altogether.CL A I M PR E V E N T I O N A N DAV O I D A N C E SE R V I C E SClaim Prevention and AvoidanceOur experience in resolving claims has made us experts at preventing them. Hill can provide expertreview of federal, state and local government contracts to identify potential claim areas from the start. Hill professionals can be retained on a regular, periodicbasis to provide claims consultation and defensestrategies, as well as early warnings that claims may be filed in current contracts. We can also help diffusedisputes as they arise through effective negotiationstrategies such as The Project Neutral®.Project Performance AuditAn ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.Experienced Hill personnel regularly undertakeProject Performance Audits to provide overall duediligence for the project, validation of design,confirmation of field progress, assessment of thecurrent status of the project (planned versus actual),confirmation of cost, schedule, design, procurement,performance, quality compliance and that all contractobligations are being met, plus determining theeffectiveness and status of subcontractors.Project Neutral® ServicesDeveloped by Hill, this unique form of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) blends technical analysisand mediation services to help parties reach a fair,negotiated settlement swiftly, inexpensively and without contention. Retained jointly by the parties,Hill objectively assesses the issues in dispute and presents its findings to both parties. A trained mediatorthen leads the Hill team in moving projects toward a negotiated settlement.Seminars and TrainingHill also provides seminars and training especially tailored to federal, state and local contract and claimsissues, many of which can be presented at reduced rates for Government Contracting Officers, Counsel and employees.Project Management ServicesIn addition to claims consulting, Hill’s team of government contract experts is available to guide and control every aspect of your government project with:• Contract Management• Project Management• Project Management OversightOur team will develop comprehensive strategies to keep your project on track and keep you fullyinformed of its status. Hill experts will review everydetail of all projects, set up objectives, plans and priorities, manage and control the process and identify and resolve problems.H I L L I N T E R N A T I O N A LOur team will develop comprehensivestrategies to keepyour project on track and keep you fullyinformed of its status.© 2000 Hill International, Inc. All rights reserved.www.hillintl.comRepresentative 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, MSRepresentative Government Contract ClaimsPlease call Roy S. Mitchell, President, Hill International Claims Group, at(202) 408-3001, fax (202) 408-3005, or email roymitchell@hillintl.comFor a contact and office list, please visit www.hillintl.com