Common use of Allowable Costs upon Change Orders Clause in Contracts

Allowable Costs upon Change Orders. The only costs (estimated or actual) that will be allowed due to changed Work, and the manner in which such costs are computed, shall be in accordance with the following nine provisions. In submitting a change order request, the Licensee affirms that the cost is submitted in good faith, that the cost is accurate and is in accordance with the provisions of the Contract requirements, and the Licensee submits the cost recognizing the significant civil penalties and treble damages which follow from making a false claim or presenting a false claim to the Trustees (see Government Code section 12650 et seq.). Direct cost is defined as the actual cost of Work before the application of any mark-ups for overhead and profit. In addition to items identified in the following provisions, direct cost items may include: hoisting, clean-up (both periodic and final), trash removal, traffic control and dust control.