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... 55 associated procurement and administration processes as evidenced by the finding that the majority of IDIQ protests and claims are settled in favor of the government. Thus, the federal form can furnish a starting point from which a DOT can then tailor its own contract form to fit its state's statutes.
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... 56 8. The use of multiple award IDIQ contracts with competitive work orders eliminates the need for mobilization and escalation clauses since contractors are usually required to bid current prices on each work order, including the price for mobilization for the specific work order site.
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... 57 16. By allowing contractors to decide whether or not to modify unit prices on an annual basis in accordance with the Construction Cost Index published by the Engineering-News Record, the New York State DOT removes from contractors the risk related to disadvantageous adjustments.

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