[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 48, Volume 1]

[Revised as of October 1, 2005]

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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]