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Delay notice template (US)
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Notice of Delay
Your Company Name
Your Address
Date: Notice Date
Sent by: Delivery Method
To: Recipient Name
Recipient Address
Re: Delay under Contract or Order Name and Number, dated Contract Date
Dear Recipient Contact Name:
This letter is written notice, under Section Notice Section Number or None of the contract above, that we expect a delay in Work or Delivery Affected.
| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Original date | Original Date |
| Revised expected date | Revised Date |
| Date we learned of the cause | Date Cause Discovered |
Cause
The delay is caused by Reason for Delay.
What We Are Doing
To reduce the delay, we are Steps Being Taken. Effect on price: Cost Effect or None. We will update you again by Next Update Date.
What We Need From You
Requested Action or Decision, or None, by Response Date.
We send this notice to meet the contract's notice requirements. It does not waive any right or remedy of ours under the contract or the law, including any right to added time or cost under its force majeure or change terms.
Please contact Contact Name at Contact Email or Phone with any questions.
Sincerely,
Signature
Printed Name and Title