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. 

Approve the Change Order.

This addition to the construction contract in the amount of $83,069.27 will not impact the budget. 

James A. Connell, Director of Facility Planning and Construction