Accession Number:

ADA093959

Title:

Cost Plus Incentive Fee for Construction Contracts.

Descriptive Note:

Final rept.,

Corporate Author:

CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING RESEARCH LAB (ARMY) CHAMPAIGN IL

Personal Author(s):

• O'Connor,Michael J.
• Colwell,Glenn E.

Report Date:

1980-12-01

Pagination or Media Count:

24.0

Abstract:

This study investigated various types of cost reimbursement contracts, with particular emphasis on the Cost Plus Incentive Fee CPIF contract. Pertinent regulations, guides, literature, and other data were studied and consolidated to form the basis for the guidance and recommendations offered. The various elements of the CPIF are defined and their interrelationships explained. Techniques for structuring CPIF contracts for maximum effectiveness are suggested. Author

Descriptors:

• *CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION
• *ARMY PROCUREMENT
• CONTRACTS
• COST EFFECTIVENESS
• COST ESTIMATES
• CONSTRUCTION
• ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS
• PENALTIES
• AWARDS
• LEAD TIME

Subject Categories:

• Administration and Management
• Logistics, Military Facilities and Supplies

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE