Overview
This section prescribes the requirement for Contracting Officers to include FAR clause 52.236-12 in construction and demolition contracts to ensure work sites are kept clean and restored upon completion.
Key Rules
- Mandatory Requirement: The clause must be included in fixed-price construction, dismantling, demolition, or removal of improvements contracts expected to exceed the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT).
- Discretionary Authority: The Contracting Officer has the option to include the clause in the same types of contracts if the value is at or below the SAT.
- Contract Types: Applies specifically to fixed-price contracts for construction or the removal/demolition of improvements.
Practical Implications
- Contractors are contractually obligated to remove all rubbish, tools, and equipment from the site, ensuring the government does not inherit the cost or labor of post-construction cleanup.
- Failure to maintain an orderly site can lead to performance disputes or the government withholding final payment until the site is properly restored.