Overview
This section outlines the requirement for Contracting Officers to include a specific clause regarding preconstruction conferences in construction and demolition contracts when such a meeting is deemed beneficial.
Key Rules
- Contracting Officer Discretion: The inclusion of the clause is based on the Contracting Officer's (CO) determination that a conference is desirable.
- Mandatory Clause: If the CO determines a conference is needed, they must insert FAR clause 52.236-26 (or a substantially similar one).
- Contract Types: The rule applies to solicitations and fixed-price contracts.
- Scope of Work: It specifically covers projects involving construction, dismantling, demolition, or the removal of improvements.
Practical Implications
- Early Coordination: This ensures that administrative procedures, safety requirements, and project schedules are formally discussed before physical work begins.
- Contractual Obligation: By including this clause, the government makes the contractor's attendance at the conference a binding requirement rather than an optional meeting.