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The Bad Win Labor Trap

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A contractor can win by underpricing labor, then lose money or violate labor rules after award. Labor-heavy contracts need wage/fringe, staffing, payroll, and turnover analysis before submission.

Key Takeaways

  • Low price can hide noncompliance.
  • Labor risk belongs in bid/no-bid.

Common Mistakes

  • Assuming government will fix price later.
  • Ignoring option-year labor changes.

Related Course Templates

Wage Determination ReviewLabor Classification MatrixLoaded Labor Rate BuildSubcontractor Labor ReviewLabor Risk Register

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