[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 48, Volume 1]
[Revised as of October 1, 2003]
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[CITE: 48CFR36.213-3]

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            TITLE 48--FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATIONS SYSTEM
 
                CHAPTER 1--FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION
 
PART 36_CONSTRUCTION AND ARCHITECT-ENGINEER CONTRACTS--Table of Contents
 
      Subpart 36.2_Special Aspects of Contracting for Construction
 
Sec.  36.213-3  Invitations for bids.

    (a) Invitations for bids for construction shall allow sufficient 
time for bid preparation (i.e., the period of time between the date 
invitations are distributed and the date set for opening of bids) (but 
see 5.203 and 14.202-1) to allow bidders an adequate opportunity to 
prepare and submit their bids, giving due regard to the construction 
season and the time necessary for bidders to inspect the site, obtain 
subcontract bids, examine data concerning the work, and prepare 
estimates based on plans and specifications.
    (b) Invitations for bids shall be prepared in accordance with 
subpart 14.2 and this section using the forms prescribed in part 53.
    (c) Contracting officers should assure that each invitation for bids 
includes the following information, when applicable:
    (1) The appropriate wage determination of the Secretary of Labor 
(see subpart 22.4), or, if the invitation for bids must be issued before 
the wage determination is received, a notice that the schedule of 
minimum wage rates to be paid under the contract will be issued as an 
amendment to the invitation for bids before the opening date for bids 
(see 14.208 and 22.404-3(b)).
    (2) The Performance of Work by the Contractor clause (see 36.501 and 
52.236-1).
    (3) The magnitude of the proposed construction project (see 36.204).
    (4) The period of performance (see subpart 11.4).
    (5) Arrangements made for bidders to inspect the site and examine 
the data concerning performance of the work (see 36.210).
    (6) Information concerning any facilities, such as utilities, office 
space, and warehouse space, to be furnished during construction.
    (7) Information concerning the prebid conference (see 14.207).
    (8) Any special qualifications or experience requirements that will 
be considered in determining the responsibility of bidders (see subpart 
9.1).
    (9) Any special instructions concerning bids, alternate bids, and 
award.
    (10) Any instructions concerning reporting requirements.
    (d) The contracting officer shall send invitations for bids to 
prospective bidders who requested them in response to the 
presolicitation notice, and should send them to other prospective 
bidders upon their specific request (see 5.102(a)).

[48 FR 42356, Sept. 19, 1983, as amended at 50 FR 1744, Jan. 11, 1985; 
50 FR 52429, Dec. 23, 1985; 60 FR 48249, Sept. 18, 1995. Redesignated at 
62 FR 272, Jan. 2, 1997, as amended at 68 FR 43856, July 24, 2003]