VARIATION PROCEDURE CHECKLIST
Below is a detailed checklist surrounding the procedure, under AS400, that should be followed when variations in construction contracts arise.
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PROPOSED VARIATION NOTICE
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The Superintendent on behalf of the Principal issues the Contractor a written Notice of Proposed Variation
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Contractor identifies whether the project can be effected
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Contractor provides Superintendent will written quotation
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Principal decides not to proceed and directs Contractor to continue with original scope or Principal accepts the variation price estimate and directs Contractor to proceed
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DIRECTION TO EXECUTE VARIATION
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Superintendent issues the Contractor a written Direction Notice
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Contractor identifies whether the project cannot be effected
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Contractor either approves or rejects variation
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Contractor begins work
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PRICING
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Superintendent prices variation
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Superintendent adds or deducts variation cost from original contract sum
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Contractor claims progress payments in regular scehduled payemtns
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WHEN THE PROPOSED VARIATION CAUSES A DELAY
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As soon as possible once the Contractor becomes aware of possible delay they must give written notice to the Superintendent
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If the project will result in a delay within 28 days the Contractor must lodge a written Extension of Time (EOT) claim
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Superintendent either approves or rejects EOT claim
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