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1 Cost Proposal

Dudek has prepared a cost estimate that is competitive, yet accurately reflects the level of effort required
to complete the scope of services based on our understanding of the project and our experience having
prepared draft GSPs. We will use as much information as applicable from recently prepared analyses in
the area so as to recognize schedule and cost efficiencies. Dudek does not believe it is in the client’s
interest to submit an unrealistically low cost proposal, which is made possible by either reducing the
scope of work or by assuming that budget augments will be made available at a later date. That said, we
are flexible and willing to discuss ways to reduce our preliminary cost proposal. In an effort to keep costs
at a minimum, there will be limited printing of draft documents and notices. If additional printed copies
are requested by any member of the project team, Dudek will revise this budget accordingly. Factors that
would increase the scope of work and estimated costs outlined in this proposal include, but are not
necessarily limited to, any of the following:

• Attendance at additional meetings;
• Additional printing of copies of reports;
• Analysis of additional issues beyond those discussed in this proposal, or a more detailed level of
analysis than described in this proposal;
• Changes in the project requiring re-analysis or rewriting of report sections; and/or
• Collection of additional data.

The fee schedule in the proposal presents Dudek’s cost estimate for this project. The hourly rates include
fringe benefits, indirect costs and profit. The Dudek team will bill on a time-and-materials basis. Each
invoice will identify the hours expended by each staff member and the percentage of the budget, by task,
that has been expended to date.

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