During construction, the owner requests additional work that was not included in the original contract scope. What document should the contractor prepare to formalize this change?
Correct Answer
B) Change Order Request
A Change Order Request is the proper document to propose changes to the contract scope, time, or price for owner-requested additional work.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
A Change Order Request is the correct document when the owner requests work outside the original contract scope. It formally proposes modifications to the contract's scope of work, schedule, and/or price, creating a documented paper trail and requiring owner approval before the extra work begins.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option A: Payment Application
A Payment Application is used to request payment for work already completed under the existing contract — it does not modify or expand the contract scope.
Option C: Request for Information (RFI)
A Request for Information (RFI) is used to seek clarification on ambiguous or incomplete contract documents. It asks a question; it does not authorize or formalize new work.
Option D: Field Work Order
A Field Work Order is an internal document used to direct field crews on task assignments. It is not the formal contract instrument used to document owner-requested scope changes.
Memory Technique
Think 'COR = Change Order = Contract is Ordered to change.' Any time the owner asks for something new or different, the contractor must protect themselves with a signed Change Order before proceeding.
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