Common use of Changes and Alterations Clause in Contracts

Changes and Alterations. The TOWN DISTRICT reserves the right to make alterations in the location, line, grade, plans, form or dimensions of the work, or any part thereof, either before or after the commencement of the construction. If such alterations diminish the amount of work to be done, no claim for damages or anticipated profits will be warranted on the work which may be dispensed with. If such alterations increase the amount of work, such increases shall be paid for according to the quantity of work actually done and at the unit prices for such work as contained in the schedule of prices. If such alterations decrease the amount of work, such decreases shall be a credit to the TOWN DISTRICT based on the quantity of work not performed as agreed to by the TOWN DISTRICT and the Contractor and at the unit prices for such work as contained in the Schedule of Prices.