53.236-1 Construction
Source: FAR 53.236-1 on acquisition.gov
FAR 53.236-1 mandates specific forms for federal construction contracts based on contract value and type, ensuring standardized and compliant documentation.
Overview
FAR 53.236-1 prescribes the mandatory forms for use in federal contracting related to construction, alteration, repair, dismantling, demolition, or removal of improvements. It specifies which forms must be used depending on the contract type and value, ensuring standardized documentation and compliance with federal acquisition procedures. The section references the use of SF 1442 for contracts exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold, OF 347 for contracts below that threshold, and OF 1419/1419A for recording bids or proposals. This ensures that all construction-related federal contracts are processed using the correct, government-approved forms.
Key Rules
- SF 1442 (Solicitation, Offer and Award - Construction, Alteration, or Repair)
- Required for soliciting offers and awarding contracts over the simplified acquisition threshold for construction, alteration, repair, or removal/demolition of improvements.
- OF 347 (Order for Supplies or Services)
- May be used for contracts under the simplified acquisition threshold for construction, alteration, repair, or removal/demolition of improvements.
- OF 1419 and OF 1419A (Abstract of Offers - Construction and Continuation Sheet)
- Used for recording bids or proposal information for construction contracts.
Responsibilities
- Contracting Officers: Must use the prescribed forms for the appropriate contract type and value, and ensure proper documentation of bids and awards.
- Contractors: Should be familiar with these forms and ensure their submissions comply with the requirements.
- Agencies: Must oversee the correct use of forms and maintain records as specified.
Practical Implications
- This section ensures uniformity and legal sufficiency in construction contracting documentation.
- Using the wrong form can delay contract awards or result in noncompliance.
- Contractors should be prepared to complete and submit the correct forms for their bids and proposals.
The following forms are prescribed, as stated below, for use in contracting for construction, alteration, or repair, or dismantling, demolition, or removal of improvements.
(a) [Reserved]
(b) [Reserved]
(c) [Reserved]
(d) https://www.gsa.gov/forms-library/solicitation-offer-and-award-construction-alteration-or-repair" target="_blank"> SF 1442 (Rev. 12/2022.), Solicitation, Offer and Award (Construction, Alteration, or Repair). https://www.gsa.gov/forms-library/solicitation-offer-and-award-construction-alteration-or-repair" target="_blank">SF 1442 is prescribed for use in soliciting offers and awarding contracts expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold for-
(1) Construction, alteration, or repair; or
(2) Dismantling, demolition, or removal of improvements (and may be used for contracts within the simplified acquisition threshold), as specified in 36.701(a).
(e) https://www.gsa.gov/forms-library/order-supplies-and-services-0" target="_blank"> OF 347 (Rev.2/2012), Order for Supplies or Services. https://www.gsa.gov/forms-library/order-supplies-and-services-0" target="_blank">OF 347, prescribed in 53.213(f) (or an approved agency form), may be used for contracts under the simplified acquisition threshold for-
(1) Construction, alteration, or repair; or
(2) Dismantling, demolition, or removal of improvements, as specified in 36.701(b).
(f) https://www.gsa.gov/forms-library/abstract-offers-construction" target="_blank"> OF 1419(11/88Ed.), Abstract of Offers-Construction, and https://www.gsa.gov/forms-library/abstract-offers-construction-continuation-sheet" target="_blank">OF 1419A (11/88Ed.), Abstract of Offers-Construction, Continuation Sheet. OF’s https://www.gsa.gov/forms-library/abstract-offers-construction" target="_blank">1419 and https://www.gsa.gov/forms-library/abstract-offers-construction-continuation-sheet" target="_blank">1419A are prescribed for use in recording bids (and may be used for recording proposal information), as specified in 36.701(c).