Task Item No. 5-11: Prepare addenda.

Question 1

You Should Understand

Task Item No. 5-11: Prepare addenda.

• Understand the purpose of addenda for documenting procurement document changes
• Organize addenda information and format
• Be aware of the timing by contract of the release of addendum information
• Know how to use addenda to modify procurement documents
• Determine whether to use narrative versus revised page technique for specific changes

Answer 1

Reading List

Task Item No. 5-11: Prepare addenda.

CSPG Figure 5.1, 9.1, and 9.3

Question 2

Refer to Task Item 5-4

Question 3

9.1 Procurement and Contract Document Modifications

Answer 3

There is no effective substitute for clear, concise, correct, complete, and carefully coordinated construction documents. Despite best efforts and planning, situations requiring changes do develop. The architect/engineer (A/E), owner, and contractor must have adequate means for dealing with such changes. Addenda and change orders may be employed to modify procurement and construction documents, but reliance on them to correct poorly prepared drawings and project manuals should be avoided. Addenda are modifications issued either prior to receipt of bids and proposals or, in some cases, prior to the time the agreement is executed. Change orders are modifications issued after the agreement is executed.