FIELD_ORDER.pdf

This is a Field Order form issued by the City of Carmel, Indiana, for use on municipal construction projects. The document serves as a directive tool for executing work that interprets existing contract documents or implements minor changes without altering the contract price or timeline. The form is designed to be completed with a specific field order number, project name, and project number, followed by a detailed description of the work to be performed and any relevant attachments. The engineer and owner's representative must approve the field order and provide corresponding dates before work commences.

If the contractor determines that the proposed work requires a change in contract price or contract time, the document mandates that an itemized proposal be submitted to the engineer immediately and prior to beginning work. Upon review and approval of the proposal, the field order will be superseded by a formal Change Order. This structured process ensures that minor modifications and clarifications to contract documents are properly documented and authorized while protecting both the municipality and the contractor from scope creep or uncompensated work.