Subcontract Change Orders handle increases and decreases to a subcontract (Purchase Order). They're created as child records linked to a parent Change Request. For broader subcontract setup and billing, see Subcontract Management.
Like the rest of the change order tools, the Subcontract Change Request screen is available in English and French, following each user's NetSuite language preference. See Change Order Management for more on language support.
For a Purchase Order to appear in the subcontract change order workflow, it must have:
If a PO isn't showing up, these three are the first things to check.
The grid shows each line's rate, original and current units/amounts, the change you're proposing, and the resulting New Current Units / New Current Value.
You can add a new line directly from the Subcontract Change Request — the same way the contract change order works:
Alternative — add the line on the Purchase Order: you can also add the line directly on the PO if you prefer. Click the Related Subcontract link to open the Purchase Order, click Edit, add the line (Line # incremented from the last number, Rate set to the change amount, and Original Units, Original Amount, Quantity, and Amount set to $0), Save, then return to the Subcontract Change Request to adjust it.
Once the changes are entered and reviewed, approve the Subcontract Change Request to update the Purchase Order's line quantities and amounts.
A subcontract change order for a landscaping subcontractor:
| Line | Description | Cost Code | Type | Original | Proposed Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #10 | Mobilization | 01510-01 Removal | Lump Sum | $8,000 | +$2,500 |
| #11 | Clearing | 01510-01 Removal | Unit Rate ($7.50/LF) | $15,750 (2,100 LF) | +$1,875 (250 LF) |
Total proposed increase: $4,375.00