52.214-12 — Preparation of Bids.
Researched by the BidStride Research Team
What This Clause Requires
FAR 52.214-12 — Preparation of Bids.. This clause is part of the Federal Acquisition Regulation and may be included in government contracts as a solicitation provision or contract clause.
Official Regulation Text
52.214-12 Preparation of Bids. As prescribed in 14.201-6(f), insert the following provision: Preparation of Bids (APR 1984) (a) Bidders are expected to examine the drawings, specifications, Schedule, and all instructions. Failure to do so will be at the bidder's risk. (b) Each bidder shall furnish the information required by the solicitation. The bidder shall sign the bid and print or type its name on the Schedule and each continuation sheet on which it makes an entry. Erasures or other changes must be initialed by the person signing the bid. Bids signed by an agent shall be accompanied by evidence of that agent's authority, unless that evidence has been previously furnished to the issuing office. (c) For each item offered, bidders shall (1) show the unit price, including, unless otherwise specified, packaging, packing, and preservation and (2) enter the extended price for the quantity of each item offered in the Amount column of the Schedule. In case of discrepancy between a unit price and an extended price, the unit price will be presumed to be correct, subject, however, to correction to the same extent and in the same manner as any other mistake. (d) Bids for supplies or services other than those specified will not be considered unless authorized by the solicitation. (e) Bidders must state a definite time for delivery of supplies or for performance of services, unless otherwise specified in the solicitation. (f) Time, if stated as a number of days, will include Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays. (End of provision) [48 FR 42478, Sept. 19, 1983, as amended at 51 FR 2666, Jan. 17, 1986]
Compliance Checklist
- (b) Each bidder shall furnish the information required by the solicitation.
- The bidder shall sign the bid and print or type its name on the Schedule and each continuation sheet on which it makes an entry.
- Erasures or other changes must be initialed by the person signing the bid.
- Bids signed by an agent shall be accompanied by evidence of that agent's authority, unless that evidence has been previously furnished to the issuing office.
- (c) For each item offered, bidders shall (1) show the unit price, including, unless otherwise specified, packaging, packing, and preservation and (2) enter the extended price for the quantity of each item offered in the Amount column of the Schedule.
- (e) Bidders must state a definite time for delivery of supplies or for performance of services, unless otherwise specified in the solicitation.
Flow-Down to Subcontractors
No flow-down required
This clause applies only to the prime contract and does not need to be flowed down to subcontractors.
Frequently Asked Questions
FAR 52.214-12 (Preparation of Bids.) is a federal acquisition regulation clause that may be included in government contracts. It falls under the general category.
FAR 52.214-12 is typically required when the contracting officer determines it's applicable to the specific procurement. Check the solicitation's Section I for included clauses.
Whether FAR 52.214-12 flows down depends on the specific clause language and contract type. Review the clause text for flow-down provisions.
This summary is for informational purposes only and reflects the BidStride Research Team's plain-English interpretation of the regulation. It is not legal advice and does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Always consult the official Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) or Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) text and qualified legal counsel for compliance decisions.