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Reasonableness, Realism, and Cost Realism

Lesson 13 of 14

Price reasonableness asks whether the price is too high. Price realism asks whether it is too low for the proposed approach. Cost realism is used in cost-type contexts to evaluate probable cost.

Key Takeaways

  • Read evaluation language.
  • Low price is not always good.

Common Mistakes

  • Ignoring realism language.
  • Unbalanced pricing.

Related Course Templates

Simple Cost BuildLoaded Labor RateOption-Year PricingSubcontractor Quote ReviewWalk-Away Price90-Day Cash Forecast

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