Indiana Code
Chapter 12. Public Work Projects
36-1-12-18. Change or Alteration of Specifications; Change Orders

Sec. 18. (a) If, in the course of the construction, reconstruction, or repair of a public work project, it becomes necessary to change or alter the original specifications, a change order may be issued to add, delete, or change an item or items in the original contract. The change order becomes an addendum to the contract and must be approved and signed by the board and the contractor.
(b) If a licensed architect or engineer is assigned to the public work project, the change order must be prepared by that person.
(c) A change order may not be issued before commencement of the actual construction, reconstruction, or repairs except in the case of an emergency. In that case, the board must make a declaration, and the board's minutes must show the nature of the emergency.
(d) The total of all change orders issued that increase the scope of the project may not exceed twenty percent (20%) of the amount of the original contract. A change order issued as a result of circumstances that could not have been reasonably foreseen does not increase the scope of the project.
(e) All change orders must be directly related to the original public work project.
(f) If additional units of materials included in the original contract are needed, the cost of these units in the change order must be the same as those shown in the original contract.
As added by P.L.329-1985, SEC.24.

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Indiana Code

Title 36. Local Government

Article 1. General Provisions

Chapter 12. Public Work Projects

36-1-12-0.1. Application of Certain Amendments to Chapter

36-1-12-1. Application of Chapter; Alternatives to Chapter

36-1-12-1.2. Definitions

36-1-12-1.4. Repealed

36-1-12-1.6. Repealed

36-1-12-2. "Public Work"

36-1-12-2.2. Repealed

36-1-12-2.4. Repealed

36-1-12-2.6. Repealed

36-1-12-3. Public Work Projects

36-1-12-3.5. Contracts for Engineering, Architectural, or Accounting Services; Applicability of Restrictions of General Statutes

36-1-12-4. Bidding Procedures for Projects Costing More Than Certain Amounts

36-1-12-4.5. Bond or Certified Check; Filing by Bidders

36-1-12-4.7. Procedures for Inviting Quotes; Applicable Dollar Amounts

36-1-12-4.9. Alternate Procedures for Projects Costing Less Than $150,000

36-1-12-5. Procedures for Inviting Quotes; Applicable Dollar Amount

36-1-12-6. Contracts; Notice to Proceed; Failure to Award and Execute Contract and to Issue Notice; Election by Bidder to Reject Contract

36-1-12-7. Public Buildings; Approval of Plans and Specifications by Licensed Architect or Engineer

36-1-12-8. Road, Street, or Bridge Work; Open Price Provisions; Price Adjustments of Materials; Limitations

36-1-12-9. Emergencies; Contracts by Invitation

36-1-12-10. Plans and Specifications; Approval by Various Agencies

36-1-12-11. Completion of Project; Procedure

36-1-12-12. Final Payment; Requirements; Claims by Subcontractors, Laborers, or Suppliers; Disputes

36-1-12-13. Contract Provision for Payment of Subcontractors, Laborers, or Suppliers

36-1-12-13.1. Payment Bond for Public Work Projects in Excess of $200,000; Claims; Suits on Bond; Waiver of Payment Bond

36-1-12-14. Contracts in Excess of $200,000; Retaining Portions of Payments; Escrow Agreements; Performance Bonds; Payment on Substantial Completion; Actions Against Surety Contracts Less Than $250,000

36-1-12-15. Contractor Requirements; Antidiscrimination Provisions

36-1-12-16. Necessity of Compliance With Chapter

36-1-12-17. Road or Street Work Contracts; Timely Payment of Claims; Final Payment; Interest for Late Payment

36-1-12-18. Change or Alteration of Specifications; Change Orders

36-1-12-19. Dividing Cost of a Single Public Work Project Into Two or More Projects; Prohibition; Penalty

36-1-12-20. Trench Safety Systems; Cost Recovery

36-1-12-21. Plumbing Installations; Proof of Licensure

36-1-12-22. Repealed

36-1-12-23. Application of Ic 5-22-16.5 to Award of Contracts Under Article

36-1-12-24. Drug Testing of Employees of Public Works Contractors; Requirements for Use of Previously Filed Employee Drug Testing Program