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Construction Tools - Change Order Sample Language
Sample language for writing change orders.
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Change Order
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Supplemental Agreement

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Part A
Part B

 

Sample Language

Change Order
Work Order/MEW
Supplemental Agreement

 

Design-build forms

Change Order

Standard
Part A
Part B

 


 

 

Sample Language - Change Orders

 

Change Order Language


Download the desired sample and paste onto a Change Order form.  Replace the underlined phrases and question marks with the appropriate information.

 

Situation When to Use Payment
Incentive Payment Contractor has earned an incentive payment by Contract Not applicable
Disincentive Payment Contractor has earned a disincentive payment provided by Contract Not applicable
Change Method of Measurement Document change from Contract measurement unit to alternate measurement unit.  Pay at original Contract unit price.
Change Material Used Document substitution of material. 

Unit price cannot be negotiated.
Change (P) Quantity Document changes to (P) quantity either by calculation or actual measurement.  Unit price cannot be negotiated.
Liquidated Damages Document Waiver or Assessment of Liquidated Damages Not applicable