FAR 52.247-15 - Contractor Responsibility for Loading and Unloading

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Prescribed in 47.207-5(e)
Effective Date:	1 April 1984
Clause or Provision:	Clause
Provision or Clause Number:	52.247-15 - Contractor Responsibility for Loading and Unloading
Principle Type And/Or Purpose of Contract:
Required:
Applicable:	Transportation; Simplified Acquisition Procedures (Excludes Micro-Purchase)
Optional:	Utility Services; Facilities; Indefinite Delivery; Dismantling, Demolition or Removal of Improvements; Leasing of Motor Vehicles; Fixed Price, Construction; Time & Material/Labor Hour; Cost Reimbursement, Construction; Fixed Price, Service; Cost Reimbursement, Supply; Cost Reimbursement, Service
Subject:	Freight and/or Transportation
ProcurementType:
Contract Threshold:
Prescription Overview:	Prescription
Clause Overview:	Insertion Requirement As prescribed in 47.207-5(e), insert the following clause in solicitations and contracts for transportation or for transportation-related services when the contractor is responsible for loading and unloading shipments: Clause (a) (1) Unless otherwise specified in this contract to cover store-door or inside delivery, the Contractor shall load and unload shipments at no additional expense to the Government. (2) The Government or its agent will place or receive freight at the tailgate of the Contractor’s vehicle. Tailgate delivery, for purposes of this contract, is defined as that which enables a forklift truck or similar equipment, with operator only, to place or remove cargo from the tailgate of the Contractor’s vehicle. (b) If loading is the responsibility of the Contractor, the Contractor shall perform all shoring, blocking, and bracing. The Contractor shall provide dunnage at the Contractor’s expense.
Important Notes/Requirements:
Subcontract Threshold:
Incorporated by Reference:	Yes
Uniform Contract Format:	I
Editor:	Marshall

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