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MATERIALS COST INCREASES ERIC BAILEY P E , P M P A S S I S TA N T D I R EC TO R , C A P I TA L P ROJ EC T D E L I V E RY O F F I C E : ( 5 1 2 ) 9 7 4 - 7 7 1 3 | C E L L : ( 5 4 1 ) 5 1 3 - 3 3 9 1 E - M A I L : E R I C . BA I L E Y @ AU S T I N T E X A S .G OV 1 MATERIAL COST INCREASES Some contractors have requested: • An adjustment in contract amount due to unexpected inflation of material prices • An adjustment in contract time due to delays in material delivery 2 SECTION 00700 GENERAL CONDITIONS 11.1: • The Contract Amount is stated in the Agreement and, including authorized adjustments, is the total amount payable by OWNER to CONTRACTOR for performance of the Work under the Contract Documents. 3 SECTION 00700 GENERAL CONDITIONS 12.1.3 • When CONTRACTOR is prevented from completing any part of the Work within the Contract Times (or Milestones) due to delay beyond the control of both OWNER and CONTRACTOR, an extension of the Contract Times (or Milestones) in an amount equal to the time lost due to such delay shall be CONTRACTOR's sole and exclusive remedy for such delay. 4 MATERIALS COST INCREASES Q&A ERIC BAILEY P E , P M P A S S I S TA N T D I R EC TO R , C A P I TA L P ROJ EC T D E L I V E RY O F F I C E : ( 5 1 2 ) 9 7 4 - 7 7 1 3 | C E L L : ( 5 4 1 ) 5 1 3 - 3 3 9 1 E - M A I L : E R I C . BA I L E Y @ AU S T I N T E X A S .G OV 5 CONTRACTUAL REMEDIES Per the signed contract, the Contractor assumes all risk associated with cost fluctuations There will be no change in the contract amount due to material cost increases or decreases The Project Team may consider granting an increase in contract time due to documented delays 6