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Construction Contract Cost Plus or Fixed Fee - New Mexico 2025

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This document is a Construction Contract between a Contractor and an Owner, outlining the terms for the construction of a project. It details the scope of work, time of completion, payment structure, responsibilities regarding permits and soil conditions, insurance requirements, and procedures for changes to the project. The contract also addresses issues related to late payments, destruction or damage to the project, assignment of the contract, governing law, attorney fees, performance standards, and warranty provisions.

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Begin by filling in the Contractor and Owner details, including names and addresses. This establishes the parties involved in the contract.
In the 'SCOPE OF WORK' section, clearly describe the project, referencing any drawings or specifications that outline the work to be done.
Specify the 'WORK SITE' address where construction will take place. Ensure this is accurate to avoid any legal issues.
Set a timeline for completion in the 'TIME OF COMPLETION' section, noting start and end dates.
Indicate whether you are using a 'COST PLUS' or 'FIXED FEE' payment structure and fill in the respective amounts.
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What is the margin on a cost plus contract?

For cost-plus contracts (where the client agrees to pay all costs, plus a specific percentage margin to the builder), a common practice is costs plus 15 to 20 per cent margin, although there are some contracts which include a margin as small as 5 per cent. The builders margin may also be a fixed amount.

What percentage do contractors charge for cost-plus?

Most contracts have a cost-plus fee scale of 10-25%. A contractor would use takeoff software to calculate the materials costs, but they wouldnt need to be exact. Some companies use a cost-plus-fixed-fee (CPFF) instead of a percentage.

What is the cost plus pricing rule?

Cost-plus pricing is a pricing strategy by which the selling price of a product is determined by adding a specific fixed percentage (a markup) to the products unit cost. Essentially, the markup percentage is a method of generating a particular desired rate of return.

What does cost-plus 25% mean?

In A-level economics, cost-plus pricing refers to a method where firms calculate the total cost of production and then add a percentage markup to set the final price.

What is a disadvantage of a cost-plus fixed-fee contract?

Cost plus construction contracts offer advantages like transparency, flexibility, and reduced contractor risk. They also come with drawbacks, including uncertain pricing, a higher administrative workload, and a greater risk of disputes.

What is a cost-plus fixed fee construction contract?

A cost-plus-fixed-fee contract is a cost-reimbursement contract that provides for payment to the contractor of a negotiated fee that is fixed at the inception of the contract. The fixed fee does not vary with actual cost, but may be adjusted as a result of changes in the work to be performed under the contract.

Construction Contract Cost Plus or Fixed Fee - New Mexico 2025

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