Common use of Change Orders Clause in Contracts

Change Orders. 12.1.1 A Change Order is a written order to the Contractor signed by the State, the Architect, and the Contractor issued after execution of the Contract, authorizing a change in the Work or an adjustment in the Contract Sum or the Contract Time. The Contract Sum and the Contract Time may be changed only by Change Order. A Change Order signed by the Contractor indicates his agreement therewith, including the adjustment in the Contract Sum or the Contract Time. A Proposed Change Order (PCO) is a written request submitted to the Architect by either the Contractor or the State requesting a change to the contract price and / or schedule. A Construction Change Directive (CCD) is a written document prepared by the State and / or Architect directing the Contractor to make changes in the Work where the State and the Contractor have not reached an agreement on proposed changes in the contract sum or contract time. A Construction Change Directive becomes part of a PCO. Payment for changes in the Work will only be made after a Change Order is signed by the Contractor and Architect and executed by the State.