7-SPEC or SOW Deviation Request 1.13.2026.xlsx

This is a Specification or Statement of Work (SOW) Deviation Request form submitted for the Dallas Independent School District's Civil Engineering Services contract opportunity in Texas. The form provides a structured template for contractors to formally request deviations from the original specifications or scope of work. The document includes designated fields for contractors to specify the particular scope or specification area subject to deviation, provide detailed reasoning for the requested change, describe the recommended modification, and document the anticipated impacts on project deliverables across multiple dimensions including form, functionality, lead times, and costs. The form emphasizes that all variation requests require written approval and formal acceptance from the District before implementation, establishing a formal change management process for contract modifications throughout the three-year initial term with potential two one-year extensions, not to exceed five years total.

The deviation request process outlined in this form applies to the District's as-needed civil engineering services contract, which covers a wide range of project types including capital improvements, bond initiatives, campus modernization, new construction, and infrastructure maintenance across Dallas ISD's numerous campuses and facilities. The form requires contractors to document both direct cost impacts and indirect costs including general and administrative (G&A) expenses associated with proposed deviations. This structured approach ensures that any modifications to the original contract specifications are thoroughly evaluated, formally documented, and mutually agreed upon in writing before proceeding, maintaining project cost control and scope clarity throughout the contract term.