Common use of CLAIMS FOR ADDITIONAL COST Clause in Contracts

CLAIMS FOR ADDITIONAL COST. If the Prime Contractor wishes to make a claim for an increase in the Contract Sum, written notice as provided in this Paragraph 4.3 shall be given before proceeding to execute the Work. Prior notice is not required for claims relating to an emergency endangering life or property arising under Paragraph 10.3. In addition, the Prime Contractor's request for an increase in the Contract Sum for any reason (other than work performed under emergency conditions) shall be made far enough in advance of required work to allow the Owner and the Architect/Engineer a sufficient amount of time, without adversely affecting the construction schedule, to review the request, prepare and distribute such additional documents as may be necessary to obtain suitable estimates or proposals and to negotiate, execute and distribute a Change Order for the required work if the Prime Contractor believes that additional cost is involved for reasons including but not limited to: (1) a written interpretation from the Architect/Engineer; (2) a written order for a minor change in the Work issued by the Architect/Engineer; (3) failure of payment by the Owner; (4) termination of the Contract by the Owner; (5) the Owner’s temporary suspension of all or any portion of the Work where the Prime Contractor was not at fault; or (6) other reasonable grounds.

CLAIMS FOR ADDITIONAL COST. If the Prime Contractor wishes to make a claim for an increase in the Contract Sum, written notice as provided in this Paragraph 4.3 shall be given before proceeding to execute the Work. Prior notice is not required for claims relating to an emergency endangering life or property arising under Paragraph 10.3. In addition, the Prime Contractor's request for an increase in the Contract Sum for any reason (other than work performed under emergency conditions) shall be made far enough in advance of required work to allow the Owner and the Architect/Engineer a sufficient amount of time, without adversely affecting the construction schedule, to review the request, prepare and distribute such additional documents as may be necessary to obtain suitable estimates or proposals and to negotiate, execute and distribute a Change Order for the required work if the Prime Contractor believes that additional cost is involved for reasons including but not limited to: (1) a written interpretation from the Architect/Engineer; (2) a written order for a minor change in the Work issued by the Architect/Engineer; (3) failure of payment by the Owner; (4) termination of the Contract by the Owner; (5) the Owner’s temporary suspension of all or any portion of the Work where the Prime Contractor was not at fault; or (6) other reasonable grounds.