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Budget Unit Types (Contract Types)

What the various budget unit options mean and how to use them.

Estimate: projected cost

Bid: value received from vendor or subcontractor

Each: set price per unit

Not to Exceed: maximum potential cost

Allowance: placeholder for "known unknown" costs that will be decided by the client or others in the future

T&M: flexible cost based on hours and supplies required

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