Us Code § 913 - Turnkey selection procedures

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§ 913. Turnkey selection procedures

(a) Authority to Use.—The Secretary may use one-step turnkey selection procedures for the purpose of entering into contracts for construction projects.

(b) Definitions.—In this section, the following definitions apply:

(1) The term "one-step turnkey selection procedures" means procedures used for the selection of a contractor on the basis of price and other evaluation criteria to perform, in accordance with the provisions of a firm fixed-price contract, both the design and construction of a facility using performance specifications supplied by the Secretary.

(2) The term "construction" includes the construction, procurement, development, conversion, or extension of any facility.

(3) The term "facility" means a building, structure, or other improvement to real property.

(Added Pub. L. 109–241, title II, §205(a), July 11, 2006, 120 Stat. 521, §677; renumbered §913, Pub. L. 115–282, title I, §107(b), Dec. 4, 2018, 132 Stat. 4205.)


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2018—Pub. L. 115–282 renumbered section 677 of this title as this section.

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