Direct purchasing change orders are almost always deductive and are the sole initiative of the owner.  These change orders represent the purchase of materials and/or equipment directly by the School Board in order to save the sales tax.  This change order corrects purchase orders previously approved but requiring adjustment as a result of shipping fee changes, quantity of material changes, cancellation by the contractor, etc.  Change orders affect the scope of the project and are required to be School Board approved.  Contractor:  Elkins Constructors Inc.; Architect:  McCullar & Boatright Architects, P.A.

Approve the change order.

This addition to the construction contract in the amount of $43,965.12 will not impact the budget. 

James A. Connell, Director of Facility Planning and Construction