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FAR and DFARS › FAR Part 36: Construction and Architect-engineer Contracts › Subpart 36.2

FAR 36.212 Preconstruction orientation.

The codified text (eCFR, as of 2026-10-02). Under the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul ↗, agencies follow class deviations with new text for many parts while the formal rules go through the Federal Register: check the solicitation and your contract's clauses, which rule.

In plain English

This section describes how the contracting officer orients the successful offeror before construction begins. The contracting officer informs the offeror about significant matters such as labor standards, subcontracting plans, and who has authority over contractual, administrative, and construction responsibilities. If a preconstruction conference is held, it must occur before construction starts at the work site.

Applies to: The contracting officer and the successful offeror on a construction contract

What it requires

  • The contracting officer shall conduct any preconstruction conference prior to the start of construction at the work site.
  • The contracting officer shall notify the successful offeror of the date, time, and location of the conference.
  • The contracting officer shall inform the successful offeror of the proposed agenda and any need for attendance by subcontractors.

Key terms: preconstruction conference · successful offeror · labor standards · subcontracting plan · contracting officer

Written by AI from this section's text. A guide, not legal advice: the text below rules.

The text

(a) The contracting officer will inform the successful offeror of significant matters of interest, including—(1) statutory matters such as labor standards (subpart 22.4), and subcontracting plan requirements (subpart 19.7); and (2) other matters of significant interest, including who has authority to decide matters such as contractual, administrative (e.g., security, safety, and fire and environmental protection), and construction responsibilities.

(b) As appropriate, the contracting officer may issue an explanatory letter or conduct a preconstruction conference.

(c) If a preconstruction conference is to be held, the contracting officer shall—

(1) Conduct the conference prior to the start of construction at the work site;

(2) Notify the successful offeror of the date, time, and location of the conference (see 36.522); and

(3) Inform the successful offeror of the proposed agenda and any need for attendance by subcontractors.

Sections it refers to

  • 36.522 Preconstruction conference.

← 36.211 Distribution of advance notices and solicitations. · 36.213 Special procedures for sealed bidding in construction contracting. →

Rule changes for FAR Part 36

Source: eCFR, 48 CFR chapters 1 and 2 (GPO GovInfo bulk data) ↗. Plain words for the terms: glossary.

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