Reimbursing Contractors for Changes in the Work
Abstract
Changes are a normal occurrence on just about every construction project. These changes occur due to changed conditions, inadequate contract drawings or specifications, and additional work not anticipated in the original contract. Most often these changes require the contractor to perform work which was not in the original bid package. When these changes cause the contractor to perform additional work not in the contract, the contractor is due compensation for the added costs. The method of compensation can take various forms. When changes are identified and it is decided that additional work is required, the owner requests a cost proposal from the contractor. This request is often called a requests for proposal. Depending on the owner's policy, the contractor's proposal may take different forms. Some owners require the contractor to provide a detailed breakdown of the costs for the proposed work. Others merely request that the contractor provide the lump sum costs for any additional work.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 08, 1993
- Accession Number
- ADA274569
Entities
People
- Gary R. Leach
Organizations
- University of Washington