
About this course
Overview
Output-based road contracts move risk to the contractor, which only works if the performance standards are measurable and somebody is measuring them. This covers how these contracts are structured, the failure patterns that repeat across countries, and what administering one properly demands of the client team.
What you will be able to do
Learning outcomes
- Explain how OPRC contracts are structured
- Set enforceable performance standards
- Allocate contract risk appropriately
- Monitor and enforce performance
- Avoid the pitfalls that undermine these contracts
What the course sets out to do
Course objectives
- Understand performance-based contract structures
- Define measurable service levels and standards
- Allocate risk between client and contractor
- Administer and monitor contract performance
- Diagnose and avoid common failure points
Course content
Modules
01Contracting Fundamentals
Performance-based road contracting principles.
02Contract Structures
OPRC and long-term maintenance contract models.
03Performance Standards
Defines measurable service levels and acceptance criteria.
04Risk Allocation
Allocates risk between client and contractor fairly.
05Contract Administration
Monitors, measures, and enforces contractor performance.
06Common Failures
Analyses where these contracts fail and how to prevent it.
Who it is for
Target audience
Road agency contract managers, procurement officers, and engineers administering maintenance contracts.
Before you start
Prerequisites
Contract management, procurement or roads engineering experience.