Government Tenders and Procurement Law

Contracts may be extended and fines may be waived in the following cases: 1. If the contractor is assigned additional work. In such case, the extension period shall take into consideration the volume and nature of such work and the date of assignment. 2. If the project’s annual appropriations are insufficient to complete the work within the specified time. 3. If the delay is attributable to the government agency or to exigent circumstances. 4. If the delay is attributable to reasons beyond the contractor’s control. 5. If the government agency orders suspension of the work, or part thereof, for reasons not attributable to the contractor. The Regulations shall set the controls and procedures for contract extension and fine waiver. Government Tenders and Procurement Law Chapter 7: Partial Withdrawal and Execution at the Contractor’s Expense