Louisiana Home Improvement or Remodeling Construction Contract - Cost Plus Basis of Payment

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A cost-plus contract is one in which the purchaser agrees to pay the cost of all labor and materials plus an amount for contractor overhead and profit (usually as a percentage of the labor and material cost). This type of contract is often used when the scope of the work is undermined or highly uncertain and the kinds of labor, material and equipment needed are also uncertain. It is important that the contractor maintain complete records of all time and materials spent by the contractor on the work.


This form is a generic example that may be referred to when preparing such a form for your particular state. It is for illustrative purposes only. Local laws should be consulted to determine any specific requirements for such a form in a particular jurisdiction.

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Cost-plus contracts are the opposite of fixed-cost projects. Cost-plus contracts refer to a contract in which a fee over the cost is provided. In a cost-plus contract, a sum payable to the contractor is not fixed; rather, it is the total cost of the contract calculated at the end of the contract.

When the parties are proactive in the formation and negotiation of the agreement, the cost-plus contract can be a beneficial contract for both parties.

They make budget estimates difficult: Cost-plus contracts are best suited for projects with flexible budgets. As you can imagine, the cost of supplies and materials is constantly fluctuating. This means contractors might have to pay more for something than they initially anticipated in order to do the job well.

Cost Plus Contract AdvantagesHigher quality since the contractor has incentive to use the best labor and materials. Less chance of having the project overbid. Often less expensive than a fixed-price contract since contractors don't need to charge a higher price to cover the risk of a higher materials cost than

Cost plus percentage contract means that as the project costs increase, the fee also increases. This is not typically used because the contractor has no incentive to control costs. In fact, federal government agencies are prohibited from using this type of contract.

Advantages of Cost Plus PricingAssured contract profits. Any contractor is willing to accept this method for a contractual agreement with a customer, since it is assured of having its costs reimbursed and of making a profit. There is no risk of loss on such a contract.

What Is a Cost-Plus Contract? A cost-plus contract is one in which the contractor is paid for all of a project's expenses plus an additional fee for the job. The additional fee is intended to be the contractor's profit.

WHY USE A COST-PLUS CONTRACT? A cost-plus contract is an attractive option for a contractor for these two reasons: The contractor cannot produce a proposal for the work because of incomplete information about the project, and therefore transfers the risk of the cost of the project to the owner.

Cost-plus contracts are majorly found in the construction industry where the contractor is reimbursed the number of expenditures made by him for the contract and a fix percentage fees of the contract cost as the profit made on the contract.

The predictability of lump sum contracts is the primary benefit to project owners. The owner can expect the project to be completed within budget and often more quickly so that the contractor can maximize resources and save on labor costs.

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