Planning & EstimatingQuestion 625 of 700
What typically triggers a change order, and how is it documented?
a.A change in scope, an owner-directed modification, or unforeseen conditions triggers it; it is a written, signed amendment adjusting the contract price and/or time.
b.Any RFI automatically becomes a change order the moment it is answered.
c.It is a document issued to all bidders before bids are due to modify the scope.
d.It is the contractor's internal cost estimate and needs no owner signature.
Explanation
Correct: a change order is a formal written modification, signed by the parties, that adjusts price and/or schedule when the scope changes, the owner directs a change, or conditions differ from those shown. An RFI only clarifies documents and does not by itself change the contract. A pre-bid modification is an addendum, not a change order. A change order requires the owner's signature, not just an internal estimate.
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