52.228-10 — Vehicular and General Public Liability Insurance.
Researched by the BidStride Research Team
What This Clause Requires
FAR 52.228-10 — Vehicular and General Public Liability Insurance.. 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
52.228-10 Vehicular and General Public Liability Insurance. As prescribed in 28.313(b), insert a clause substantially the same as the following in solicitations and contracts for transportation or for transportation-related services when the contracting officer determines that vehicular liability or general public liability insurance required by law is not sufficient: Vehicular and General Public Liability Insurance (APR 1984) (a) The Contractor, at the Contractor's expense, agrees to maintain, during the continuance of this contract, vehicular liability and general public liability insurance with limits of liability for (1) bodily injury of not less than $____ for each person and $__ for each occurrence and (2) property damage of not less than $____ for each accident and $____ in the aggregate. (b) The Contractor also agrees to maintain workers' compensation and other legally required insurance with respect to the Contractor's own employees and agents. (End of clause)
Compliance Checklist
- As prescribed in 28.313(b), insert a clause substantially the same as the following in solicitations and contracts for transportation or for transportation-related services when the contracting officer determines that vehicular liability or general public liability insurance required by law is not sufficient: Vehicular and General Public Liability Insurance (APR 1984) (a) The Contractor, at the Contractor's expense, agrees to maintain, during the continuance of this contract, vehicular liability and general public liability insurance with limits of liability for (1) bodily injury of not less than $____ for each person and $__ for each occurrence and (2) property damage of not less than $____ for each accident and $____ in the aggregate.
- (b) The Contractor also agrees to maintain workers' compensation and other legally required insurance with respect to the Contractor's own employees and agents.
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 52.228-10 (Vehicular and General Public Liability Insurance.) is a federal acquisition regulation clause that may be included in government contracts. It falls under the bonds-insurance category.
FAR 52.228-10 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 52.228-10 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.