Res to authorize Construction Change Order Process.pdf (Updated)

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EXHIBIT B -Public Works Construction Change Order Minimum Requirements Pursuant to the Kittitas Board of County Commission's adopted change order process (EXHIBIT A), the Director is authorized to execute construction contract change orders. The Director shall establish terms in the original contract noticing of the Board's adopted change order process and change order requirements . Prior to authorizing any construction change order impacting unit contract bid items, the Director shall include in all change orders the following information: • The estimated increase or decrease in total quantities of each class. • The unit cost of each class. • The total cost for each class. • The total cost of the work shown by the original estimate. • Change order narrative describing the circumstances driving the need for the change order. • Evidence of cost evaluation for each item ofthe change order. • The change in any contract time of completion including an estimate of the dates of commencing and completing the work. Prior to authorizing any construction change order for supplemental items not contained in contract bid items, the Director shall include the following information: • The established basis to be used in pricing the change order defining rates for labor, materials, equipment, and markups for overhead and profit. • A requirement to the contractor to submit detailed prices and rates for labor, materials, equipment, and markups. • Change order narrative describing the circumstances driving the need for the change order. • Evidence of cost evaluation for each item of the change order. All change orders shall be documented in writing . The Director is encouraged to spot check the scrutiny provided by Architectural/Engineering firms performing construction oversight making sure detailed pricing information is obtained ensuring local government is not paying too much for labor, materials, equipment and markUps . Page 1 of1