FAR 36.213-3 Invitations for bids
Subsection Federal Acquisition Regulation
Facts
- Citation
- FAR 36.213-3
- Type
- Subsection
- Last amended
- 68 FR 43855 Effective Aug 25, 2003
- Text as of
- FAC 2026-01
- Official text
- acquisition.gov
Text from acquisition.gov. Federal Register history from the Federal Register's records of the rules that amended this subsection.
Text
(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. 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 subpart 22.4).
(1) The Performance of Work by the Contractor clause (see 36.501 and 52.236-1).
(2) The magnitude of the proposed construction project (see 36.204).
(3) The period of performance (see subpart 11.4).
(4) Arrangements made for bidders to inspect the site and examine the data concerning performance of the work (see 36.210).
(5) Information concerning any facilities, such as utilities, office space, and warehouse space, to be furnished during construction.
(6) Information concerning the prebid conference (see 14.207).
(7) Any special qualifications or experience requirements that will be considered in determining the responsibility of bidders (see subpart 9.1).
(8) Any special instructions concerning bids, alternate bids, and award.
(9) 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)).
Federal Register history
| Final rule | Published | Effective |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Acquisition Regulation; Elimination of the Standard Form 129, Solicitation Mailing List Application |
Sections cited
- FAR 5.203 Publicizing and response time
- FAR 14.202-1 Bidding time
- FAR Subpart 14.2 Solicitation of Bids
- FAR Part 53 Forms
- FAR Subpart 22.4 Labor Standards for Contracts Involving Construction
- FAR 14.208 Amendment of invitation for bids
- FAR 36.501 Performance of work by the contractor
- FAR 52.236-1 Performance of Work by the Contractor
- FAR 36.204 Disclosure of the magnitude of construction projects
- FAR Subpart 11.4 Delivery or Performance Schedules
- FAR 36.210 Inspection of site and examination of data
- FAR 14.207 Pre-bid conference
- FAR Subpart 9.1 Responsible Prospective Contractors
- FAR 5.102(a) Availability of solicitations
Quick answers
What is FAR 36.213-3?
FAR 36.213-3 is a subsection of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, titled "Invitations for bids".
When was FAR 36.213-3 last changed?
The most recent final rule on record is "Federal Acquisition Regulation; Elimination of the Standard Form 129, Solicitation Mailing List Application" (68 FR 43855), published Jul 24, 2003 and effective Aug 25, 2003.
Are changes to FAR 36.213-3 proposed?
No proposed rule from the last 3 years is waiting on a final rule.
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