OLSON AND WELLE is committed to providing value-added service to every client. This starts by understanding that doing nothing to manage change is itself a cost that most contractors cannot afford to bear.

The commitment to value includes providing cost-effective legal services. The team at OLSON AND WELLE consistently focuses on client costs, objectives, risks, bottom-line, operations and relationships which can be impacted at all stages of construction. Upon request, or whenever appropriate, the firm’s clients will be provided an estimate of legal costs, risks, and options. This allows contractors to make informed, value-based decisions.

OLSON AND WELLE provides value-added service to public construction contractors at all stages of construction:

1. Pre-Bid and Contract Execution

   • Contract preparation
   • CPM schedule consulting
   • Pre-bid documentation
   • Contract review
   • Contract negotiation
   • Compliance with bonding, insurance, OSHA, DBE, SWPP and other contract, state and federal requirements

2. Project Start-to-Completion

   • Following notice requirements
   • Documenting changes
   • Documenting extra costs
   • Documenting delays

3. Closing Out Projects

   • Preparing and presenting claims
   • Negotiating change orders
   • Obtaining time extensions
   • Avoiding liquidated damages

4. Litigation / Alternative Dispute Resolution

   • All stages of litigation, arbitration and/or mediation
   • Advising whether and how to pursue dispute resolution
   • Trials, arbitration hearings, and appeals