Common use of Force Account Work Clause in Contracts

Force Account Work. (a) A governmental unit or the board of regents shall secure prior written approval from the de- partment for use of the force account method in lieu of contracts for any professional services or construction activities in excess of $35,000. (b) The department shall approve the use of force account work if the governmental unit or board of regents demonstrates to the department’s satisfaction that the governmental unit or board of regents has the necessary competence required to accomplish the work and that the work can be accomplished more economi- cally by the use of the force account method.

Force Account Work. (a) A governmental unit or the board of regents shall secure prior written approval from the de- partment department for use of the force account method in lieu of contracts for any professional services or construction activities in excess of $35,000. (b) The department shall approve the use of force account work if the governmental unit or board of regents demonstrates to the department’s satisfaction that the governmental unit or board of regents has the necessary competence required to accomplish the work and that the work can be accomplished more economi- cally by the use of the force account method.