48 CFR · Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense supplement

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2 sections with “Lump sum bidding”

  • FAR 52.214-18 Preparation of Bids—Construction.
    …uire bidders to submit bid prices for one or more items on various bases, including— (1) Lump sum bidding; (2) Alternate prices; (3) Units of construction; or (4) Any combination of subparagraphs (1) through (3) above. (c) If the solic…
  • DFARS 236.570 Additional provisions and clauses.
    …cessary by the location or nature of the work. (A) Generally, allocate 60 percent of the lump sum price in paragraph (a) of the clause to the cost of mobilization. (B) Vary this percentage to reflect the circumstances of the particular co…

FAR (chapter 1)

DFARS (chapter 2, Defense)

Source: eCFR, 48 CFR chapters 1 and 2 (GPO GovInfo bulk data) ↗. Rule changes in progress: FAR, DFARS. Terms: glossary.