Design-build
All changes are made with a change order. Depending on the type of changes, you will follow a level 1 or level 2 approval process.
Level one approvals
Use level one for changes that do no affect contract value, completion date or significant contractual terms. Some examples of level one changes:
- Revised method of measurement
- Document unacceptable work or materials
- Document incentive payments
- Substitution of materials or methods or equipment
- Alterations in scope of work (no time or costs added)
- Document increased or decreased quantities
- Minor adjustments to special provisions and specifications
- Clarifications to contract language
Level two approvals
Use level two for changes to contract value, completion date or significant contractual terms. Some examples of level two changes:
- Changes in work
- Significant alterations to special provisions and specifications
- Changes in contract time
- Revisions to the pavement structural section
- Major revisions to geometric design
- Incorporations of alternative technical concepts from other teams