Section 27-3603. CHANGE ORDERS

 

3603.1The contracting officer shall include a changes clause, approved by the Director, in each solicitation and contract.

 

3603.2Each changes clause shall specify the kinds of contract changes that the contracting officer may make within the scope of the contract by written change order at any time and without notice to sureties, if any.

 

3603.3Each changes clause shall include provisions for adjustments in contract price, delivery schedules, or other contract terms which are appropriate to the type of contract.

 

3603.4The contracting officer may issue a written change order when a change can be accomplished within the provisions of the changes clause.

 

3603.5After the contracting officer issues a change order, the contractor shall continue performance of the contract as changed. In cost-reimbursement contracts, the contractor shall not be obligated to continue performance or incur costs beyond the limits established in the contract.

 

 

authority

Sections 204 and 1106 of the Procurement Practices Reform Act of 2010, effective April 8, 2011 (D.C. Law 18-371; D.C. Official Code §§ 2-352.04 and 2-361.06)(2011 Repl.)).

source

Final Rulemaking published at 35 DCR 1686 (February 26, 1988); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 59 DCR 14956 (December 21, 2012).