Common use of Written Order Clause in Contracts

Written Order. 37.1 The Procuring Entity may at any time, by a written order given to the Contractor pursuant to Clause 5 of the GCC, make changes within the general scope of the Contract in any one or more of the following non-exhausting examples: (a) Drawings, designs, or specifications, where Works to be executed and Goods to be furnished under the Contract are to be specifically manufactured for the Procuring Entity; (b) The methodology or the program; (c) The scope of the Works; and/or (d) The Project Site. 37.2 If any such change causes an increase or decrease in the cost of, or the time required for, the Contractor’s performance of any provisions under the Contract, an equitable adjustment shall be made in the Contract Price or delivery schedule, or both, and the Contract shall accordingly be amended. If the change will result in an adjustment to the contract price or require an adjustment to the date for practical completion or both the Contractor must within 20 working days notify the Procuring Entity in writing. 37.3 The Procuring Entity shall within 5 working days instruct the Contractor whether or not to proceed and indicate whether the quotation is accepted or rejected. If the instruction to proceed includes acceptance if the quotation the Contract price shall be adjusted in accordance with the quotation. 37.4 If the instruction will not adjust the Contract price or require an adjustment to the date for practical completion the Contractor must carry out the instruction promptly. 37.5 The Contractor must maintain detailed records of any cost of carrying out the Amendment and notify the Procuring Entity when the Amended Work has been completed.