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.  Change orders affect the scope of the project and are required to be School Board approved.  Contractor:  Thomas May Construction Company; Architect:  Bhide & Hall Architects P.A.

This deduction from the construction contract in the amount of $217,195.31 will not impact the budget.  A total tax savings in the amount of $12,388.41 is realized as a result of this direct purchasing change order.

James A. Connell, Director of Facility Planning and Construction