Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) Practice Test

What change must the county make to the band's contract after a severe storm damages the stage?

1. Complete a change order to allow for the change

2. Move the concert to another venue

3. Make a reasonable equitable adjustment

4. Delete a day of work from the band's contract

The correct answer is: Make a reasonable equitable adjustment

The requirement to make a reasonable equitable adjustment reflects the need to adapt to unforeseen circumstances while maintaining fairness for both parties involved in the contract. When a severe storm damages the concert stage, it disrupts the original terms of service that the band would provide. In such instances, the county must evaluate the extent of the damage and the impact it has on the contract to determine an adjustment that compensates the band appropriately for the changed conditions. This adjustment seeks to balance the needs and expectations of both the county and the band. It could involve modifications in payment, schedule changes, or other relevant terms that account for the additional costs or losses incurred due to the storm. By making a reasonable equitable adjustment, the county ensures that the band is fairly compensated and that both parties remain aligned and cooperative in the aftermath of the unexpected event. Other options, while they may seem relevant, do not appropriately address the need to adjust the contract terms due to unforeseen damages. Completing a change order may be part of a broader adjustment but does not directly imply the necessary compensation or agreement between the parties. Moving the concert to another venue or deleting a day of work are potentially drastic actions that may not respect the agreements made in the contract and could lead to larger disputes, rather than addressing the