We are a general engineering constractor in California working for a general contractor on a project we started in 2021. At the time the project began there was no lender but we have been notified recently this has changed. I understand there are issues and concerns with updating or amending a notice after the initial 20- day period has expired but with both a significant changed in contract scope & total along with there is now a lender on the project is it advisable to send a new preliminary notice? And if yes, how would I go about doing this?
In light of the change of scope and addition of a lender, yes, serve an amended 20-day prelim. reflecting the increased amount (tied to the increased scope) and include the lender, of course. That said, the code does not require more than on prelim.