Which term is defined as a document created by the Architect or Engineer requesting a change or correction to the contract drawings and/or specifications after the contract award?

Which term is defined as a document created by the Architect or Engineer requesting a change or correction to the contract drawings and/or specifications after the contract award?

• A. Change Order
• B. Bid Documents
• C. Contingency
• D. Contract Documents

Answer: (A)

A Change Order is the document created by the Architect or Engineer to request a change or correction to the contract drawings and/or specifications after the contract has been awarded. It serves as the formal modification to the contract, adjusting scope, price, or schedule, and typically requires agreement and approval from the owner and contractor before it becomes binding. This differs from bid documents, which are used to solicit bids before award; a contingency, which is a budget reserve for unknowns; and contract documents, which are the original set of documents that define the agreed-upon contract.

A Change Order is the document created by the Architect or Engineer to request a change or correction to the contract drawings and/or specifications after the contract has been awarded. It serves as the formal modification to the contract, adjusting scope, price, or schedule, and typically requires agreement and approval from the owner and contractor before it becomes binding.

This differs from bid documents, which are used to solicit bids before award; a contingency, which is a budget reserve for unknowns; and contract documents, which are the original set of documents that define the agreed-upon contract.