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34 <br /> DETAIL DESCRIPTION OF COST ELEMENTS(continued) Vendor A Vendor Independent Variance <br /> ($) B($) Estimate <br /> C. INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT SERVICES <br /> TOTAL INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT SERVICES <br /> D. OTHER <br /> TOTAL OTHER <br /> E.SUBTOTAL DIRECT COST AND OVERHEAD <br /> 6. GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE(G&A) RATE <br /> X$ BASE(Use 5.E above) <br /> 7. ROYALTIES(if any) <br /> 8.SUBTOTAL ESTIMATED COST <br /> 9. CONTRACT FACILITIES CAPITAL AND COST OF MONEY <br /> 10.SUBTOTAL ESTIMATED COST <br /> 11. FEE OR PROFIT <br /> 12.TOTAL ESTIMATED COST AND FEE OR PROFIT <br /> 13.Discounts <br /> 14.Option Costs(specify) <br /> 15.ADJUSTED COST <br /> ANALYSIS GUIDELINES <br /> 1. DIRECT MATERIAL <br /> A. Analyze Purchased Parts: Provide a consolidated price analysis of material quantities included in the various tasks,orders,or <br /> contract line items being proposed and the basis for pricing(vendor quotes,invoice prices,etc.). <br /> B. Subcontracted Items: Analyze the total cost of subcontract effort and supporting written quotations from the prospective <br /> subcontractors <br /> C. Other: <br /> (1) Raw Material:Review any materials in a form or state that requires further processing. Analyze priced quantities of items <br /> required for the proposal. Consider alternatives and total cost impact. <br /> (2) Standard Commercial Items: Analyze proposed items that the offeror will provide,in whole or in part,and review the basis <br /> for pricing.Consider whether these could be provided at lower cost from another source. <br /> 2. MATERIAL OVERHEAD <br /> Verify that this cost is not computed as part of labor overhead(item 4)or General and Administrative(G&A)(Item 6). <br /> 3. DIRECT LABOR <br /> Analyze the hourly rate and the total hours for each individual(if known)and discipline of direct labor proposed. Determine whether actual <br /> rates or escalated rates are used. If escalation is included,analyze the degree(percent)and rationale used.Compare percentage of total that <br /> labor represents for each bid. <br /> 4. LABOR OVERHEAD <br /> Analyze comparative rates and ensure these costs are not computed as part of G&A.Determine if Government Audited rates are available, <br /> 5. OTHER DIRECT COSTS <br /> A. Special Tooling/Equipment. Analyze price and necessity of specific equipment and unit prices. <br /> B. Travel. Analyze each trip proposed and the persons(or disciplines)designated to make each trip. Compare and check costs. <br /> C. Individual Consultant Services. Analyze the proposed contemplated consulting. Compare to independent estimate of the amount <br /> of services estimated to be required and match the consultants'quoted daily or hourly rate to known benchmarks. <br /> D. Other Costs. Review all other direct charge costs not otherwise included in the categories described above(e.g.,services of <br /> specialized trades,computer services,preservation,packaging and packing,leasing of equipment and provide bases for pricing.Scan for <br /> duplication or omissions. <br />