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