Common use of REA Clause in Contracts

REA. The Contractor shall promptly, and before conditions are disturbed, give written notice to the KO. The KO shall investigate the site conditions to determine if the site conditions materially so differ that the change affects the Contractor’s cost or schedule. The KO shall provide written determination of its findings to the Contractor. The Contractor shall only perform work after receiving written guidance from the KO. The contractor may be compensated based on the validity of the effort expended. Reimbursement is based on expensed funds which are substantiated with documentation (e.g. receipts, bills, certified payrolls, etc.). An exception to the requirement of prior KO coordination and approval may be for the contractor to take immediate action in the event of a critical and or eminent life, health, and or safety emergency. These exceptions should be rare and any attempt to utilize them for actions which would be preventable with proper planning, coordination, and or approval may result in the contractor's "at risk" actions NOT being reimbursed by the Government. This action may result in a contract modification.