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.  The direct purchases are deducted from the original contract in the form of a change order.  Contractor:  A C General, Inc.; Architect:  Bhide & Hall Architects, P.A.

Approve the Change Order.

This deduction from the construction contract in the amount of $362,513.96 will not impact the budget.  A total tax savings in the amount of $21,193.80 is realized as a result of this direct purchasing change order.

James A. Connell, Assistant Superintendent for Support Services

Data Source:

Tod Sweatland, Facility Planning and Construction