Overview
This section prescribes the inclusion of a specific contract clause requiring the contractor to be responsible for the physical layout and siting verification of construction projects.
Key Rules
- Prescription: The Contracting Officer is required to insert clause 52.236-17, Layout of Work, into specific solicitations and contracts.
- Contract Type: The rule applies specifically to fixed-price construction contracts.
- Condition for Use: The clause is mandatory when the project demands high accuracy in work layout or requires formal verification of siting during the performance of the work.
Practical Implications
- Contractor Responsibility: This shifts the technical burden of surveying and layout accuracy to the contractor, ensuring they are liable for any errors in the physical positioning of the structure.
- Risk Mitigation: It provides the government with a contractual mechanism to verify that a building or structure is being placed exactly where intended before significant construction costs are incurred.