What is FAR 52.222-30?

FAR 52.222-30 (Construction Wage Rate Requirements—Price Adjustment (None or Separately Specified Method).) is a federal acquisition regulation clause that may be included in government contracts. It falls under the labor category.

When is FAR 52.222-30 required?

FAR 52.222-30 is typically required when the contracting officer determines it's applicable to the specific procurement. Check the solicitation's Section I for included clauses.

Does FAR 52.222-30 flow down to subcontractors?

Whether FAR 52.222-30 flows down depends on the specific clause language and contract type. Review the clause text for flow-down provisions.

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52.222-30 — Construction Wage Rate Requirements—Price Adjustment (None or Separately Specified Method).

Last updated: 2026-04

Researched by the BidStride Research Team

What This Clause Requires

FAR 52.222-30 — Construction Wage Rate Requirements—Price Adjustment (None or Separately Specified Method).. 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

52.222-30 Construction Wage Rate Requirements—Price Adjustment (None or Separately Specified Method). As prescribed in 22.407(e), insert the following clause: Construction Wage Rate Requirements—Price Adjustment (None or Separately Specified Method) (AUG 2018) (a) The wage determination issued under the Construction Wage Rate Requirements statute by the Administrator, Wage and Hour Division, U.S. Department of Labor, that is effective for an option to extend the term of the contract, will apply to that option period. (b) The Contracting Officer will make no adjustment in contract price, other than provided for elsewhere in this contract, to cover any increases or decreases in wages and benefits as a result of— (1) Incorporation of the Department of Labor's wage determination applicable at the exercise of the option to extend the term of the contract; (2) Incorporation of a wage determination otherwise applied to the contract by operation of law; or (3) An increase in wages and benefits resulting from any other requirement applicable to workers subject to the Construction Wage Rate Requirements statute. (End of clause) [66 FR 53482, Oct. 22, 2001, as amended at 79 FR 24218, Apr. 29, 2014; 83 FR 42575, Aug. 22, 2018]
Source: eCFR, 48 CFR 52.222-30 (https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-48/section-52.222-30)

Compliance Checklist

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

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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.