Contract Delivery and OPS

Contract Delivery and OPS

3 Days In-person Course

April 27-29, 2026 at Guelph Roads School

 

The Municipal Engineers Association (MEA) has partnered with Good Roads (GR) and will be offering Contract Delivery and OPS course at the 2026 Guelph Roads School.

The MEA’s Contract Delivery and OPS Course is an intensive, in-person training  over three days that provides a thorough understanding of Ontario Provincial Standards (OPS) for Roads and Public Works. This course equips participants with essential knowledge of OPS governance, its benefits, and the critical role OPS plays in municipal and provincial infrastructure projects.

Course Content: Participants will learn to apply OPS standards to build better contracts and manage public works projects effectively. Through interactive group exercises, case studies, practical scenarios, and an exam, this course covers:

  • Introduction to OPS: Understanding the history, governance, and benefits of harmonized OPS standards.
  • Contract Development: Exploring the essential components of public works contracts and how OPS enhances contract preparation, efficiency, and risk management.
  • Project Framework: Utilizing OPS for planning, delivery, inspection, and closeout of linear infrastructure projects, including times and materials management (OPSS.PROV.127).
  • Progress Payments & Dispute Resolution: Managing contract administration, payment processes per the Construction Act’s Prompt Payment concept, and resolving disputes with OPS General Conditions (MUNI.100).
  • Project Closeout: Best practices for contract closeout and releasing holdbacks.

 

Who Should Attend? 

This course is ideal for staff in both the public and private sectors, including municipal professionals, contractors, and consultants, who are involved in the design, delivery, and contract preparation of infrastructure construction projects. It is also well suited for operations staff responsible for the maintenance and repair of municipal transportation, water, wastewater, and drainage infrastructure. Participants will gain practical tools to apply OPS in developing effective specifications, mitigating legal and financial risks, and supporting successful project delivery.

 

Accreditation

This course represents approximately 14 CPD/CEU hours and is an eligible course requirement towards achieving the Municipal Infrastructure Training (MIT) Certification Program by MEA/GR.

 

Cost: 

GR Members:                     `                             $1,320.00

Note – MEA Members are eligible to receive the GR Member rate.

 

Registration: https://goodroads.ca/courses/ops-general/

 

About the Instructor:

Arup Mukherjee is a Professional Engineer with 30 years experience in Municipal Engineering.  He recently retired as Director of Public Works for the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville in Eastern Ontario. Prior to that, he worked for both local and regional governments in Toronto, Markham, York Region and Bradford. He is a member of Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) and Municipal Engineers Association (MEA). He is also the Chair of the Ottawa Valley Branch for the Ontario Public Works Association (OPWA).