Common use of Purchase Orders and Change Orders Clause in Contracts

Purchase Orders and Change Orders. The SCHOOL BOARD will issue a Purchase Order to the COUNTY for the agreed-upon scope and cost for each Task Order. The Superintendent, or designee, and the Public Works Director, on behalf of the COUNTY, shall have the authority to execute Purchase Orders, Change Orders, and other necessary contract-related documents, and to bind their respective party. Change Orders may be requested by the COUNTY in the case of circumstances outlined in Section 25 herein. Approval of such Change Orders shall not be unreasonably withheld by the SCHOOL BOARD. The parties further understand that the costs, scope, and/or applicable timelines associated with a respective purchase order may be altered or modified, upon written agreement between parties, based on a change of costs or circumstances. The SCHOOL BOARD shall fund 100% of construction change order costs. The parties agree to negotiate in good faith to complete the work requested. In the event an agreement cannot be reached in order to complete a particular project, said purchase order may be cancelled, rejected, or otherwise terminated by the COUNTY without penalty. The COUNTY shall be paid for whatever work has been completed up to the date of cancellation or termination. If a Change Order becomes necessary, the COUNTY will advise the SCHOOL BOARD within seven (7) business days of receiving such information.