Release of Claims for Construction and Building Service Contracts; GSAR Sections Affected: 532.111, 532.905-70, 532.908, 552.232-5, 552.23, GSA Form 1142

Monthly payments of building service contractors may be adjusted if the services do not conform to contract requirements. The contractor is notified of the proposed deductions and may provide facts, which justify reconsideration and/or adjustment of the proposed amount to be deducted. The contracting officer shall insert the clause at GSAR 552.232-72, Final Payment in all solicitations and contracts for recurring building services. This clause requires building services contractors to submit GSA Form 1142, Release of Claims before final payment is made.

The latest form for Release of Claims for Construction and Building Service Contracts; GSAR Sections Affected: 532.111, 532.905-70, 532.908, 552.232-5, 552.23, GSA Form 1142 expires 2021-09-30 and can be found here.