Common use of Immediate Change Directive (ICD) Clause in Contracts

Immediate Change Directive (ICD). An Immediate Change Directive is a written order to the Contractor prepared by the Architect and signed by the Owner (and CM if there is a CM on the Project) and the Architect, directing a change in the Work and stating a proposed basis for adjustment, if any, in the Contract Sum or Contract Time, or both. The Owner may by ICD, without invalidating the Contract, direct immediate changes in the Work within the general scope of the Contract consisting of additions, deletions, or other revisions within. If applicable, the Contract Sum and Contract Time will be adjusted accordingly. In the case of an Immediate Change Directive being issued, Contractor must commence Work immediately or delays from failure to perform the ICD shall be the responsibility of Contractor and the failure to move forward with Work immediately shall also be grounds for Termination under Article 14. An ICD does not automatically trigger an Article 7.6 Dispute or Claim. Contractor must timely follow the procedures outlined at Article 7.6 and 4.6 where applicable. Refer to Division 1 for a copy of the proposed Immediate Change Directive form.

Immediate Change Directive (ICD). An Immediate Change Directive is a written order to the Contractor prepared by the Architect and signed by the Owner District (and CM if there is a CM on the Project) and the Architect, directing a change in the Work and stating a proposed basis for adjustment, if any, in the Contract Sum or Contract Time, or both. The Owner District may by ICD, without invalidating the Contract, direct immediate changes in the Work within the general scope of the Contract consisting of additions, deletions, or other revisions within. If applicable, the Contract Sum and Contract Time will be adjusted accordingly. accordingly.‌ In the case of an Immediate Change Directive being issued, Contractor must commence Work immediately or delays from failure to perform the ICD shall be the responsibility of Contractor and the failure to move forward with Work immediately shall also be grounds for Termination under Article 14. 19 or determination of partial default under Article 12.2.‌ An ICD does not automatically trigger an Article 7.6 20 Dispute or Claim. Contractor must timely follow the procedures outlined at Article 7.6 20 and 4.6 this Article where applicable. Refer to Division 1 Forms for a copy of the proposed Immediate Change Directive form.