Common use of Changes in Basic Configuration Clause in Contracts

Changes in Basic Configuration. 2.1.3.1 Any material change in the Basic Configuration must be approved by TxDOT and authorized by a Change Order in accordance with Section 13 and subject to the limitations contained in Section 6.10. A Change Order is required regardless of the reason underlying the change and regardless of whether the change increases, decreases or has no effect on DB Contractor’s costs. For the avoidance of doubt, any VE and any DB Contractor request for an increase in the Price or an extension of a Completion Deadline in connection with a change to the Basic Configuration constitutes a material change. 2.1.3.2 DB Contractor shall be responsible for any cost increases or delays due to inaccuracies or Errors in the TxDOT Schematic Design, except where such inaccuracies or Errors result in a Necessary Basic Configuration Change in accordance with the requirements and limitations set forth in Section 13. Any other changes in the Basic Configuration, including any change due to an Error in the TxDOT Schematic Design that does not result in a Necessary Basic Configuration Change, shall be the responsibility of DB Contractor, with the exception of a TxDOT-Directed Change involving more than $10,000 in additional direct costs or involving a delay to a Critical Path and subject to the limitations set forth in this Agreement, including Section 13. 2.1.3.3 No Change Order shall be required for any non- material changes in the Basic Configuration that (a) have been approved by TxDOT,