ARTICLE 10 - CHANGES IN THE WORK; CLAIMS
10.01 Authorized Changes in the Work
A. Without invalidating the Agreement and without notice to any surety, OWNER may, at any time or from time to
time, order additions, deletions, or revisions in the Work by a Written Amendment or a Change Order. Upon receipt of
any such document, CONTRACTOR shall promptly proceed with the Work involved which will be performed under
the applicable conditions of the Contract Documents (except as otherwise specifically provided).
B. If OWNER and CONTRACTOR are unable to agree on entitlement to, or on the amount or extent, if any, of an
adjustment in the Contract Price or Contract Times, or both, that should be allowed as a result of a Change Order, a
Claim may be made therefore as provided in paragraph 10.05.
10.02 Unauthorized Changes in the Work
A. CONTRACTOR shall not be entitled to an increase in the Contract Price or an extension of the Contract Times with
respect to any work performed that is nof required by the Contract Documents as amended, modified, or supplemented
as provided in paragraph 3.04, except in the case of an emergency as provided in paragraph 6.16 or in the case of
uncovering Work as provided in paragraph 13.04.B.
10.03 Execution of Change Orders
A. OWNER and CONTRACTOR shall execute appropriate Change Orders recommended by ENGINEER (cr Written
Amendments) covering:
1. Changes in the Work which are: (i) ordered by OWNER pursuant to paragraph 10.01.A, (ii) required because of
acceptance of defective Work under paragraph 13.08.A or OWNER's correction of defective Work under
paragraph 13.09, or (iii} agreed to by the parties;
2. Changes in the Contract Price or Contract Times which are agreed to by the parties, including any undisputed
sum or amount of time for Work actually performed in accordance with a Change Order ; and
3, Changes in the Contract Price and Contract Times which embody the substance of any written decision
rendered by ENGINEER pursuant to paragraph 10.05; provided that, in lieu of executing any such Change
Order, an appeal may be taken from any such decision in accordance with the provisions of the Contract
Documents and applicable Laws and Regulations, but during any such appeal, CONTRACTOR shall carry on the
Work and adhere to the progress schedule as provided in paragraph 6.18.A.
10.04 Notification to Surety
A. If notice of any change affecting the general scope of the Work or the provisions of the Contract Documents
(including, but not limited to, Contract Price or Contract Times) is required by the provisions of any Bond to be given
to a surety, the giving of any such notice will be CONTRACTOR's responsibility. The amount of each applicable
Bond will be adjusted to reflect the effect of any such change.
10.05 Disputes — Not Insurance Related
A. Notice: Written notice stating the general nature of each Claim, dispute, or other matter shall be delivered by the
claimant to ENGINEER and the other party to the Contract promptly (but in no event later than 10 days) after the start
of the event giving rise thereto. Notice of the amount or extent of the dispute, or other matter with supporting data
shall be delivered to the ENGINEER, Risk Management Department and the other party to the Contract within 60 days
after the start of such event. A dispute for an adjustment in Contract Price shall be prepared in accordance with the
provisions in paragraph 12.01.B. A dispute for an adjustment in Contract Time shall be prepared in accordance with
the provisions of paragraph 12.02.B. Each dispute shall be accompanied by claimant's written statement that the
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