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52.247-2Permits, Authorities, or Franchises.

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What This Clause Requires

FAR 52.247-2 — Permits, Authorities, or Franchises.. 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

52.247-2 Permits, Authorities, or Franchises. As prescribed in 47.207-1(a), insert the following clause: Permits, Authorities, or Franchises (JAN 1997) (a) The offeror does □, does not □, hold authorization from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) or other cognizant regulatory body. If authorization is held, it is as follows: (Name of regulatory body) (Authorization No.) (b) The offeror shall furnish to the Government, if requested, copies of the authorization before moving the material under any contract awarded. In addition, the offeror shall, at the offeror's expense, obtain and maintain any permits, franchises, licenses, and other authorities issued by State and local governments. (End of clause) [48 FR 42478, Sept. 19, 1983, as amended at 62 FR 240, Jan. 2, 1997]

Source: eCFR, 48 CFR 52.247-2 (https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-48/section-52.247-2)

Compliance Checklist

  • If authorization is held, it is as follows: (Name of regulatory body) (Authorization No.) (b) The offeror shall furnish to the Government, if requested, copies of the authorization before moving the material under any contract awarded.
  • In addition, the offeror shall, at the offeror's expense, obtain and maintain any permits, franchises, licenses, and other authorities issued by State and local governments.

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.

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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.