Does Anyone know what this means??

I went with my friend tonight to a vendor and we pull up and on the door there is a sign that reads

:::::::STOP WORK ORDER:::::::::::: BY LAW THIS BUSINESS MUST STOP WORKING.

Does anyone know what that means or involves? My friend has her heart set on this place but is scared that it could happen again. Any details ladies would be very helpful!!

the vendor is a florist if that helps

Thanks in advance

care to tell which one? I hope it wasnt any of our vendors

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Posted by soon2bmrsconnolly

care to tell which one? I hope it wasnt any of our vendors

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I looked at ur profile and you dont have them named so i think ur in the clear

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Posted by Soon2beAlberti

what kind of vendor. they could have failed health and safety inspections.

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it was a florist

this is what I pulled from a government website:

(a) Stop-work orders may be used, when appropriate, in any negotiated fixed-price or cost-reimbursement supply, research and development, or service contract if work stoppage may be required for reasons such as advancement in the state-of-the-art, production or engineering breakthroughs, or realignment of programs.

(b) Generally, a stop-work order will be issued only if it is advisable to suspend work pending a decision by the Government and a supplemental agreement providing for the suspension is not feasible. Issuance of a stop-work order shall be approved at a level higher than the contracting officer. Stop-work orders shall not be used in place of a termination notice after a decision to terminate has been made.

(c) Stop-work orders should include—

(1) A description of the work to be suspended;

(2) Instructions concerning the contractor’s issuance of further orders for materials or services;

(3) Guidance to the contractor on action to be taken on any subcontracts; and

(4) Other suggestions to the contractor for minimizing costs.

(d) Promptly after issuing the stop-work order, the contracting officer should discuss the stop-work order with the contractor and modify the order, if necessary, in light of the discussion.

(e) As soon as feasible after a stop-work order is issued, but before its expiration, the contracting officer shall take appropriate action to—

(1) Terminate the contract;

(2) Cancel the stop-work order (any cancellation of a stop-work order shall be subject to the same approvals as were required for its issuance); or

(3) Extend the period of the stop-work order if it is necessary and if the contractor agrees (any extension of the stop-work order shall be by a supplemental agreement).


From what I gather this is done with construction and or remodeling. So maybe the owner was having work done?

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Posted by babygirl71777

I went with my friend tonight to a vendor and we pull up and on the door there is a sign that reads

:::::::STOP WORK ORDER:::::::::::: BY LAW THIS BUSINESS MUST STOP WORKING.

Does anyone know what that means or involves? My friend has her heart set on this place but is scared that it could happen again. Any details ladies would be very helpful!!

the vendor is a florist if that helps

Thanks in advance

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ugh Tara i dont know what to do...lol...i just read your friends review on them though and im really def having third thoughts now...