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Construction Cost Estimating Software vs. Spreadsheets – State of the Nation 2012

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Construction estimating involves the estimating of material, labor, equipment, overhead/profit and contingencies. White Paper – Cost Estimating Evolution .

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Best Practices for Multiple Award IDIQ – Task and Delivery Order Contracting

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The contractor’s coefficient is based on cost elements such as overhead, profit, minimum design costs, G&A expenses, bond premiums, and gross receipt taxes. Interagency usage can serve to reduce the overhead associated with multiple acquisitions. These contracts have much of their pricing determined by pre-award competition.