Upon receiving a stop work order, what action must the Contractor take?

When a Contractor receives a stop work order, the appropriate and required action is to cease work on the specified portion immediately. This is crucial because a stop work order is issued in situations where there may be a need to address issues such as safety concerns, compliance with regulations, or other legal factors affecting the work being performed.

By adhering to the directive in the stop work order, the Contractor ensures compliance with legal requirements and helps mitigate potential risks associated with continuing work without proper authorization. This action also protects the Contractor from incurring additional liabilities or expenses relating to work that should not commence until the issues prompting the order have been resolved.

The other options, such as continuing work, notifying the public, or seeking funding, do not address the immediate necessity of complying with the order and can lead to more significant problems down the line. Therefore, stopping work promptly is not only the correct course of action but also a legal obligation for the Contractor.