52.237-2 Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation.
Prescription and Applicability
FAR Prescription, 37.110(b)
(b) The contracting officer shall insert the clause at 52.237-2, Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation, in solicitations and contracts for services to be performed on Government installations, unless a construction contract is contemplated.
Current Text
52.237-2 Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation.
As prescribed in 37.110(b), insert the following clause in solicitations and contracts for services to be performed on Government installations, unless a construction contract is contemplated:
Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation (APR 1984)
The Contractor shall use reasonable care to avoid damaging existing buildings, equipment, and vegetation on the Government installation. If the Contractor's failure to use reasonable care causes damage to any of this property, the Contractor shall replace or repair the damage at no expense to the Government as the Contracting Officer directs. If the Contractor fails or refuses to make such repair or replacement, the Contractor shall be liable for the cost, which may be deducted from the contract price.
(End of clause)
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