012600 Modification Procedures_Single Prime.pdf

PARKING GARAGE PROJECT NUMBER 693-222

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

WILKES-BARRE, PENNSYLVANIA

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SECTION 012600 - MODIFICATION PROCEDURES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and other Division 1 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. This Section specifies administrative and procedural requirements for handling and processing contract modifications.

B. Related Sections: The following Sections contain requirements that relate to this Section:

1. Division 1 Section "Unit Prices" for administrative requirements governing use of unit prices.

2. Division 1 Section "Submittals" for requirements for the Contractor's Construction Schedule.

3. Division 1 Section "Substitutions" for administrative procedures for handling requests for substitutions.

1.3 MINOR CHANGES IN THE WORK

A. The Architect will issue supplemental instructions authorizing minor changes in the Work, not involving adjustment to the Contract Sum or Contract Time.

1.4 CHANGE ORDER PROPOSAL REQUESTS

A. Owner-Initiated Proposal Requests: The Architect will issue a detailed description of proposed changes in the Work that will require adjustment to the Contract Sum or Contract Time. If necessary, the description will include supplemental or revised Drawings and Specifications.

1 Proposal requests issued by the Architect are for information only. Do not consider them as an instruction either to stop work in progress or to execute the proposed change.

2 Within 14 calendar days of receipt of a proposal request, submit a detailed estimate of costs necessary to execute the change to the Architect for the Owner's review.

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a. Include a list of quantities of products required and unit costs, with the total amount of purchases to be made. Where requested, furnish survey data to substantiate quantities.

b. Include the costs of labor and supervision DIRECTLY attributable to the requested change. The Contractor’s proposal MUST include hours and applicable rates.

c. Indicate applicable taxes, delivery charges, equipment rental, and amounts of trade discounts.

d. Include a statement indicating the effect the proposed change in the Work will have on the Contract Time.

B. Contractor-Initiated Proposal Requests: When latent or unforseen conditions require modifications to the Contract, the Contractor may propose changes by submitting a detailed request for a change to the Architect.

1 Include a statement outlining the reasons for the change and the effect of the change on the Work. Provide a complete description of the proposed change.

Indicate the effect of the proposed change on the Contract Sum and Contract Time.

2 Include a list of quantities of products required and unit costs, with the total amount of purchases to be made. Where requested, furnish survey data to substantiate quantities.

3 Include the costs of labor and supervision DIRECTLY attributable to the requested change. The Contractor’s proposal MUST include hours and applicable rates.

4 Indicate applicable taxes, delivery charges, equipment rental, and amounts of trade discounts.

5 Comply with requirements in Division 1 Section "Substitutions" if the proposed change requires substitution of one product or system for a product or system specified.

1.5 CONSTRUCTION CHANGE DIRECTIVE

A. Construction Change Directive: When the Owner and the Contractor disagree on the terms of a Proposal Request, the Architect may issue a Construction Change Directive.

The Construction Change Directive instructs the Contractor to proceed with a change in the Work, for subsequent inclusion in a Change Order.

1 The Construction Change Directive contains a complete description of the change in the Work. It also designates the method to be followed to determine a change in the Contract Sum or Contract Time.

B. Documentation: Maintain detailed records on a time and material basis of work required by the Construction Change Directive.

1. After completion of the change, submit an itemized account and supporting data necessary to substantiate cost and time adjustments to the Contract.

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1.6 CHANGE ORDER PROCEDURES

A. Upon the Owner's approval of a Proposal Request, the Architect will issue a Change Order for signatures of the Owner and the Contractor.

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