Overview
FAR 36.508 prescribes the use of the "Other Contracts" clause (FAR 52.236-8) to ensure that construction or demolition contractors cooperate and coordinate their work with other contractors or government employees present at the same site.
Key Rules
- Mandatory Inclusion: The Contracting Officer must include clause 52.236-8 in solicitations and contracts for fixed-price construction, dismantling, demolition, or removal of improvements when the value is expected to exceed the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT).
- Discretionary Inclusion: The clause may be included in the same types of fixed-price contracts if the value is at or below the SAT.
- Scope of Application: The rule specifically applies to fixed-price contract vehicles within the construction and demolition sectors.
Practical Implications
- Site Coordination: Contractors are legally obligated to work harmoniously with other entities on-site, preventing delays or interference with simultaneous government projects.
- Risk Management: By making coordination a contractual requirement, the government reduces its liability for claims arising from site congestion or scheduling conflicts between multiple independent contractors.