Change Order Policy

Change Order Policy

The process for requesting services outside the previously established project scope:


  1. Request
    To propose a Change, either Party’s Project Manager will deliver a written request to the Project Manager of the other party specifying the proposed change specifically identifying the change in circumstances giving rise to a change order, and
  2. the objective or purpose of such change;
  3. the requirements and specifications of the deliverables to be delivered; and
  4. the requested prioritization and schedule for the change.
  5. Estimate
    Totera will discuss the scope and nature of the Change Order Proposal, availability, expertise and resources to provide this change and the time period in which the change will be implemented. Within ten (10) business days we will prepare a written assessment of the proposal (the “Change Assessment”):
  6. describing any changes in products, services, personnel and other resources that will be required;
  7. estimating the increase or decrease in project charges that would be required due to the change;
  8. specifying how the proposed change would be implemented;
  9. describing the effect, if any, this change would have on the original contract, including timeline;
  10. estimating all resources required to implement the change; and
  11. describing the resulting risks and associated risk mitigation plans.
  12. Review
    The Client will review the Change Assessment and respond within ten (10) business days, indicating whether you want us to implement the change, if so, we will execute a change order based upon the Change Assessment.
  13. Authorize
    Client signature on Change Assessment constitutes acceptance of Change and Authorizes additional charges as described in Change Assessment.
  14. Schedule
    The change is added to the production schedule. The Client is notified when completed. Change is invoiced according to established payment terms. 


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