Part 3 — GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

A Change Order that modifies the scope of work must comply with either one of the following requirements:

A.

The modification is needed to properly complete the construction work as contemplated by the City at the time the City awarded the Public Works Contract or work order; or

B.

The modification meets each of the following requirements:

Its cost is not excessive relative to the cost of the Public Works Project to which it is being added;

It involves work on the same worksite as the Public Works Project to which it is being added and is related to that Public Works Project;

It is the most efficient way of completing the work reflected in the modification;

The Contractor has the expertise to perform the modification; and

The Contractor will perform the modification at a reasonable cost.

(Ord. 30308.)

A Directed Change Order can only modify the scope of work as needed to properly complete the construction work as contemplated by the City at the time it awarded the Public Works Contract or work order.

(Ord. 30308.)

Emergency Change Orders can only require a Contractor to perform work needed to address an imminent threat to the safety of persons and property on or around the work site.

(Ord. 30308.)

If a Change Order or Directed Change Order includes one or more items that reduce the Contractor's compensation, and one or more items that increase the Contractor's compensation, the amount of the

Change Order or Directed Change Order is the net amount.

(Ord. 30308.)

Any reduction in compensation payable under a Public Works Contract or work order resulting from a Change Order or Directed Change Order will be treated as additional contingency, even if this results in the amount of the contingency exceeding the original contingency amount established for the Public Works Project.

(Ord. 30308.)