# 52.241-2 Order of Precedence—Utilities.
Type: Clause
Prescribed in: 41.501(c)
Current version date: FEB 1995

## Prescription and Applicability

### FAR Prescription, 41.501(c)

(c) The contracting officer shall insert in solicitations and contracts for utility services clauses substantially the same as the clauses at-

(1) 52.241-2, Order of Precedence-Utilities;

(2) 52.241-3, Scope and Duration of Contract;

(3) 52.241-4, Change in Class of Service;

(4) 52.241-5, Contractor's Facilities; and

(5) 52.241-6, Service Provisions.

### DFARS Supplementary Guidance, 241.501

(d) (1) Use a clause substantially the same as the clause at FAR 52.241-7, Change in Rates or Terms and Conditions of Service for Regulated Services, when the utility services to be provided are subject to an independent regulatory body.
(2) Use a clause substantially the same as the clause at FAR 52.241-8, Change in Rates or Terms and Conditions of Service for Unregulated Services, when the utility services to be provided are not subject to a regulatory body or are subject to a nonindependent regulatory body.

## Current Text

52.241-2 Order of Precedence—Utilities.

As prescribed in 41.501(c)(1), insert a clause substantially the same as the following:

Order of Precedence—Utilities (FEB 1995)

In the event of any inconsistency between the terms of this contract (including the specifications) and any rate schedule, rider, or exhibit incorporated in this contract by reference or otherwise, or any of the Contractor's rules and regulations, the terms of this contract shall control.

(End of clause)

[59 FR 67023, Dec. 28, 1994]

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