GSA Prolongs Construction Manager as Constructor Approach
Published Date: 12/17/2025
Notice
Summary
The General Services Administration (GSA) is asking for public feedback on extending a rule that helps manage construction projects where the builder also acts as the project manager (called Construction Manager as Constructor or CMc). This update affects contractors and government staff by keeping a smooth process for pricing and settling construction contracts. Comments are due by January 16, 2026, and the paperwork takes about 400 hours and $33,300 a year to handle.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 3 costs, 0 mixed.
Contractors must submit final CMc cost proposals
Under GSAR 552.236-79, contractors on Construction Manager as Constructor (CMc) projects must submit a proposal to establish the final estimated cost of the work, convert the contract to a firm‑fixed‑price, and determine the final settlement. This requirement applies to CMc projects used by GSA and is used by contracting officers to evaluate and negotiate contract modifications.
Estimated annual paperwork burden and cost
GSA estimates the total public reporting burden for this collection is 400 hours and $33,300 per year. That estimate is based on 10 respondents, 1 response each, 40 hours per response, and a cost rate of $83.25 per hour.
Three‑year recordkeeping requirement
GSAR 552.236-80 requires contractors to keep all relevant accounting and contract documents for a period of three years after final payment. The notice states this clause does not add burden beyond the existing FAR clause (52.215-2) from a prior information collection.
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