Prepared by the Engineers Joint Contract Documents Committee (EJCDC).

D-052, Owner’s Instructions to Owner’s Advisor Concerning Bonds and Insurance—Design-Build (2026), is a vital tool for Owners to effectively communicate their bond and insurance requirements to their Owner’s Advisor during Design-Build project planning and execution. This document offers standardized model language to streamline the preparation of contract documents, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations while addressing project-specific needs. It integrates seamlessly with other EJCDC Design-Build Series documents, providing flexibility for both one-step and two-step Design-Builder selection processes. With detailed guidelines for editing and customization, EJCDC® D-052 simplifies the process of specifying insurance coverage limits, bond forms, and other critical provisions, helping Owners achieve clarity, consistency, and legal protection in their contracts.

EJCDC includes the American Society of Civil Engineers, the American Council of Engineering Companies, the National Society of Professional Engineers, and the participation of more than fifteen other professional engineering design, construction, owner, legal, and risk management organizations.

EJCDC documents are delivered in Microsoft Word format (file extension *.docx) and sometimes Microsoft Excel format (file extension *.xlsx). Microsoft Word and Excel are required if you wish to edit the files.