Common use of Change in Work or Cost Increase Clause in Contracts

Change in Work or Cost Increase. 5.1 WSDOT agrees that the amount shown in Exhibit B may not reflect the actual costs of the Work. Should the Utility determine that the Work costs for which WSDOT is responsible might exceed the cost estimate by more than ( ) percent, the Utility shall immediately notify WSDOT before performing any Work in excess of the Exhibit B estimate plus the additional percentage. WSDOT and the Utility will, if necessary, amend Exhibit B to revise the cost estimate before the Utility incurs costs above the amount shown in Exhibit B plus the additional percentage. 5.2 Should it be necessary to modify Exhibit A, Special Provisions, the Utility agrees to immediately notify WSDOT of all proposed changes, and WSDOT agrees to provide written notice of its acceptance or rejection of the change(s), in writing, within ( ) working days.