Contract Pricing Mechanisms
5 important questions on Contract Pricing Mechanisms
What is a lump sum contract?
Risk of cost overruns is mostly borne by the contractor.
What is a re-measurable contract?
- Suitable where quantities are uncertain;
- less cost certainty for employer
What is a target cost contract?
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What are NEC pricing options?
Option B – Priced contract with BOQ
Option C – Target cost with activity schedule
Option D – Target cost with BOQ
Option E – Cost reimbursable
Option F – Management contract
What is A Cost Plus Contract?
A contract where the Contractor is reimbursed for actual costs incurred, plus an agreed fee or percentage
- Useful where scope is uncertain or urgent
- Gives less cost certainty to the employer
- Requires strong cost control and monitoring
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