Common use of Bids Exceeding Cost Estimate Clause in Contracts

Bids Exceeding Cost Estimate. If all bids exceed Consultant's Final Cost Estimate, Consultant, at the request of City and for no additional cost, will prepare a report for City identifying why all the bids exceed the estimate. City has four (4) options if all bids exceed Consultant's estimate. City may: (1) give written approval of an increase in the Project cost up to a maximum of 7% above the authorized total; (2) authorize rebidding of the Project; (3) terminate the Project and this Agreement; or (4) cooperate in revising the Project scope or specifications, or both, as necessary to reduce the construction cost.

Appears in 4 contracts

Sources: Master Agreement for Professional Services, Master Agreement for Professional Services, Master Agreement for Professional Services