Which document directs the contractor to make a change and cost is negotiated upon completion?

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Which document directs the contractor to make a change and cost is negotiated upon completion?

When a change to the work is needed but the price isn’t yet settled, you issue a Construction Change Directive to authorize the contractor to proceed with the change. The key point is that the directive lets progress continue on the project while the cost is negotiated after the work is completed, typically through a Change Order. This keeps the schedule moving and avoids delays while pricing is resolved. A Proposal Request is used to solicit pricing for potential work, not to authorize a change. A Site Survey records existing conditions and is a planning/assessment activity, not a directive to change. O&M refers to operations and maintenance documentation, not contract changes.

When a change to the work is needed but the price isn’t yet settled, you issue a Construction Change Directive to authorize the contractor to proceed with the change. The key point is that the directive lets progress continue on the project while the cost is negotiated after the work is completed, typically through a Change Order. This keeps the schedule moving and avoids delays while pricing is resolved.

A Proposal Request is used to solicit pricing for potential work, not to authorize a change. A Site Survey records existing conditions and is a planning/assessment activity, not a directive to change. O&M refers to operations and maintenance documentation, not contract changes.

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