As prescribed in 536.270-5(c), insert a provision substantially the same as the provision at 552.236-76, Basis of Award-Sealed Bidding Construction, in solicitations for fixed-price construction contracts when contracting by sealed bidding. Use the provision with its Alternate I when the solicitation contains an option clause.
Basis of Award - Sealed Bidding Construction Alternate I (Mar 2019)
Alternate I (Mar2019). As prescribed in 536.270-5(c), designate the basic provision as paragraph (a) and add the following paragraph to the basic provision:
(b)(1) The low bidder for purposes of award is the responsible bidder offering the lowest aggregate price for:
(i) The base requirement; plus
(ii) All options designated to be evaluated.
(2) The evaluation of options will not obligate the Government to exercise the options.
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