N.J. Admin. Code § 5:30-11.8

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 8, April 15, 2024

Section 5:30-11.8 - Change orders for construction, reconstruction and major repair contracts

(a) The requirements of this section shall apply only to the particular type of contract in question.

(b) In case of conflict with the general requirements of 5:30-11.3, the specific language of this section shall prevail but, otherwise, the requirements of 5:30-11.3 shall be satisfied.

(c) Change orders for construction, reconstruction and major repair contracts shall be limited to the following types:

1. Unforeseeable problems, which are defined as conditions or circumstances that could not be foreseen at the time the specifications were written and the contract awarded; provided that a substantial amount of the construction would be delayed, which would result in substantial increases in costs above the original contract amount or substantial inconvenience to the public if bidding were to be required; and

2. Minor modifications to effect economies, improve service or resolve minor problems with affected property owners.

(d) Change orders for construction, reconstruction and major repair contracts shall not be made for the following:

1. Changes that materially expand upon the size, nature or scope of the project as it was originally described in the bid specifications; or

2. Extra work that could reasonably be effectuated by a separately bid contract without unduly disrupting the basic work or imposing adverse cost consequences.

N.J. Admin. Code § 5:30-11.8

Amended by R.2000 d.485, effective 12/4/2000.
See: 32 New Jersey Register 3237(a), 32 New Jersey Register 4300(a).
In (b), changed N.J.A.C. references throughout, and substituted a reference to this section for a reference to the particular section.