The project contractor relies on the cost of the estimate: A. For submission of a competitive bid for a lump-sum contract B. For a unit price contract C. For preparation of a definitive estimate to help negotiate contract D. All of these

For submission of a competitive bid for a lump-sum contract
For a unit price contract
For preparation of a definitive estimate to help negotiate contract
All of these

The correct answer is D. All of these.

A project contractor relies on the cost of the estimate for all of the following reasons:

  • To submit a competitive bid for a lump-sum contract. The contractor needs to know the estimated cost of the project in order to determine how much to bid.
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in order to determine how much to charge for each unit of work.
  • For preparation of a definitive estimate to help negotiate contract. The contractor needs to know the estimated cost of the project in order to prepare a definitive estimate that can be used to negotiate the contract price.
  • The cost of the estimate is also used to determine the project’s budget, to track the project’s progress, and to identify potential cost overruns.

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