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7. 3 CONSTRUCTION CHANGE DIRECTIVES 7. 3 . 1 A Construction Change Directive is a written order prepared by the Architect and signed by the Owner and Architect, directing a change in the Work prior to agreement on adjustment, if any, in the Contract Sum or Contract Time, or both. The Owner may by Construction Change Directive, without invalidating the Contract, order changes in the Work within the general scope of the Contract consisting of additions, deletions or other revisions, the Contract Sum and Contract Time being adjusted accordingly. 7. 3 . 2 A Construction Change Directive shall be used in the absence of total agreement on the terms of a Change Order. 7. 3 . 3 If the Construction Change Directive provides for an adjustment to the Contract Sum , the adjustment shall be based on one of the following methods: 1 mutual acceptance of a lump sum properly itemized and supported by sufficient substantiating data to permit evaluation ; THIS DOCUMENT HAS IMPORTANT LEGAL . 2 unit prices stated in the Contract Documents or subsequently agreed upon; CONSEQUENCES. CONSULTATION WITH AN 3 cost to be determined in a manner agreed upon by the parties and a mutuall ATTORNEY IS ENCOURAGED WITH RESPECT acceptable fixed or percentage fee; or y TO ITS COMPLETION OR MODIFICATION. . 4 as provided in Subparagraph 7.3.6. AUTHENTICATION THIS ELECTRONICALLY DRAFTED AIA DOCUMENT MAYBE MADE BY USING AIA 7. 3 . 4 Upon receipt of a Construction Change Directive, the Contractor shall promptly DOCUMENT D401. proceed with the change in the Work involved and advise the Architect In wrltill of the This document has been approved and Contractor's agreement or disagreement with the method, if any, provided in the endorsed by The Associated General Construction Change Directive for determining the proposed adjustment in the Contract Contractors of America. Sum or Contract Time. 7. 3 . 5 A Construction Change Directive signed by the Contractor indicates the agreement of the Contractor therewith, including any adjustment in Contract Sum and Contract Time or the method for determining them . Such agreement shall be effective immediately and shall be recorded as a Change Order. 7 . 3 . 6 If the Contractor does not respond promptly or disagrees with the method for adjustment in the Contract Sum, the method and the adjustment shall be determined by-4-te- Mehi#eet• on the basis of reasonable expenditures and savings of those performing the Work attributable to the change, including ir, . � - , a reasonable allowance for overhead and profit. In such case, and also under Clause 7.3.3.3, the Contractor shall keep and present, in such form as the Architect Or Owner may prescribe, an itemized accounting together with appropriate supporting data. Unless otherwise provided in the Contract Documents, costs for the purposes of this Subparagraph 7.3. 6 shall be limited to the following: 1 costs of labor, including social security, old age and unemployment insurance , fringe benefits required by agreement or custom , and workers ' compensation insurance; . 2 costs of materials, supplies and equipment, including cost of transportation, whether incorporated or consumed; . 3 rental costs of machinery and equipment, exclusive of hand tools, whether rented from the Contractor or others; . 4 costs of premiums for all bonds and insurance, permit fees, and sales, use or f , similar taxes related to the Work; and . 5 additional costs of supervision and field office personnel directly attributable to the change . ® 1997 AIA® AIA DOCUMENT A201 - 1997 GENERAL CONDITIONS OF THE ® Copyright 1911, 191-5-8-151-81 19251 19371 1951, 1 58, 19 11 19631 1966t 19670 !9701 1976, 1987, 1 97 yT e CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION American Institute of Architects . Fifteenth Edition . Reproduction of the material herein or substantial The American Institute of Architects quotation of its provisions without written permission of the AIA violates the copyright laws of the United 1735 New York Avenue, N .W. States and will subject the violate to legal prosecution. WARNING: Unlicensed photocopying violates U .S . Washington, D.C . 20006-5292 copyright laws and will subject the violator to legal prosecution . This document was electronically produced with permission of the AIA and can be reproduced in accordance with your license without violation until the date of expiration as noted below. expiration as noted below. expiration as noted below. expiration as noted below. User Document: general conditions (standard) admin bldg 97 a201.aia -- 5/52003. AIA License Number 1127252, which expires on 7/312003. 29