Costs Included Clause Samples
The "Costs Included" clause defines which expenses are covered under a contract or agreement. It typically lists specific types of costs—such as materials, labor, travel, or administrative fees—that are considered part of the total price or reimbursable amount. By clearly outlining what is and is not included, this clause helps prevent disputes over unexpected charges and ensures both parties have a shared understanding of financial responsibilities.
Costs Included. The term Cost of the Work means the sum of all costs necessarily incurred and paid by CON- TRACTOR in the proper performance of the Work. When the value of any Work covered by a Change Order or when a Claim for an adjustment in Contract Price is determined on the basis of Cost of the Work, the costs to be reimbursed to CONTRACTOR will be only those additional or incremental costs required because of the change in the Work or because of the event giving rise to the Claim. Except as otherwise may be agreed to in writing by OWNER, such costs shall be in amounts no higher than those prevailing in the locality of the Project, shall include only the following items, and shall not include any of the costs itemized in paragraph 11.01.B.
1. Payroll costs for employees in the direct employ of CONTRACTOR in the performance of the Work under schedules of job classifications agreed upon by OWNER and CONTRACTOR. Such employees shall include without limitation superintendents, foremen, and other personnel employed full time at the Site. Payroll costs for employees not employed full time on the Work shall be apportioned on the basis of their time spent on the Work. Payroll costs shall include, but not be limited to, salaries and wages plus the cost of fringe benefits, which shall include social security contributions, unemployment, excise, and payroll taxes, workers’ compensation, health and retirement benefits, bonuses, sick leave, vacation and holiday pay applicable thereto. The expenses of performing Work outside of regular working hours, on Saturday, Sunday, or legal holidays, shall be included in the above to the extent authorized by OWNER.
2. Cost of all materials and equipment fur- nished and incorporated in the Work, including costs of transportation and storage thereof, and Suppliers’ field services required in connection therewith. All cash discounts shall accrue to CONTRACTOR unless OWNER deposits funds with CONTRACTOR with which to make payments, in which case the cash discounts shall accrue to OWNER. All trade discounts, rebates and refunds and returns from sale of surplus materials and equipment shall accrue to OWNER, and CONTRACTOR shall make provisions so that they may be obtained.
3. Payments made by CONTRACTOR to Subcontractors for Work performed by Subcontractors. If required by OWNER, CON- TRACTOR shall obtain competitive bids from subcontractors acceptable to OWNER and CON- TRACTOR and shall deliver such bids to OWNER, who will then determine, with th...
Costs Included. The term Cost of the Work means the sum of all costs necessarily incurred and paid by DESIGN/BUILDER in the proper performance of work authorized only by a Change Order or Written Amendment (together “Change Order Work”). Except as otherwise may be agreed to in writing by OWNER, such costs shall be in amounts no higher than those prevailing in the locality of the Project, shall include only the following items and shall not include any of the costs itemized in paragraph 10.02.B:
1. Payroll costs for employees in the direct employ of DESIGN/BUILDER in the performance of the Change Order Work under the then current schedule of job classifications and hourly rates of DESIGN/BUILDER.
2. Cost of all materials and equipment furnished and incorporated in the Change Order Work, including costs of transportation and storage thereof, and Suppliers’ field services required in connection therewith.
3. Payments made by DESIGN/BUILDER to Subcontractors for Change Order Work performed or furnished by Subcontractors.
4. Payments made by DESIGN/BUILDER to Engineers (not employees of DESIGN/BUILDER or its affiliates) for Design Professional Services provided or furnished by Engineers under a Design Subagreement for Change Order Work.
5. Costs of special consultants (including but not limited to testing laboratories and surveyors, but excluding employees of DESIGN/BUILDER or its affiliates) employed for services specifically related to Change Order Work.
6. Supplemental costs including the following items:
a. The proportion of necessary transportation, travel and subsistence expenses of DESIGN/BUILDER’s employees incurred in discharge of duties connected with Change Order Work.
b. Cost, including transportation and maintenance, of all materials, supplies, equipment, machinery, appliances, office and temporary facilities at the Site and hand tools not owned by the workers, which are consumed in the performance of Change Order Work, and cost less market value of such items used but not consumed which remain the property of DESIGN/BUILDER.
c. Rentals of all Work equipment and machinery and the parts thereof whether rented from DESIGN/BUILDER or others in accordance with rental agreements approved by OWNER, and the costs of transportation, loading, unloading, installation, dismantling and removal thereof—all in accordance with the terms of said rental agreements. The rental of any such equipment, machinery or parts shall cease when the use thereof is no longer necessary for Chan...
Costs Included. The term “Cost of the Work” shall mean the sum of all costs necessarily incurred and paid by Contractor in the proper performance of the Work as set forth in this Section 11.1. When the value of Work covered by a Change Order or when a Claim for an adjustment in the Contract Price is determined based on the Cost of the Work, the costs to be reimbursed to Contractor will only be those additional or incremental costs required because of the change in the Work or because of the event giving rise to the Claim. These costs will also form the basis for Contractor’s recoverable costs which are associated with extensions of the Contract Time caused by changed Work, or other cause solely within the control of the Contracting Officer, and which are further substantiated by Contractor in accordance with the requirements of Article 12; recoverable costs related to extensions of any Key Completion Time caused by changed Work shall be at the sole discretion of the Contracting Officer. Except as otherwise may be agreed to in writing by Owner, such costs shall be in amounts no higher than those prevailing in the locality of the Project, and shall not include any of the costs itemized in Section 11.1.2, and shall include only the following items:
Costs Included. The term Cost of the Work means the sum of all costs, except those excluded in Paragraph 11.01.B, necessarily incurred and paid by Contractor in the proper performance of the Work. When the value of any Work covered by a Change Order or when a Claim for an adjustment in Contract Price is determined on the basis of Cost of the Work, the costs to be reimbursed to Contractor will be only those additional or incremental costs required because of the change in the Work or because of the event giving rise to the Claim. Except as otherwise may be agreed to in writing by Owner, such costs shall be in amounts no higher than those prevailing in the locality of the Project, shall not include any of the costs itemized in Paragraph 11.01.B, and shall include only the following items:
1. Payroll costs for employees in the direct employ of Contractor in the performance of the Work under schedules of job classifications agreed upon by Owner and Contractor. Such employees shall include, without limitation, superintendents, foremen, and other personnel employed full time on the Work. Payroll costs for employees not employed full time on the Work shall be apportioned on the basis of their time spent on the Work. Payroll costs shall include, but not be limited to, salaries and wages plus the cost of fringe benefits, which shall include social security contributions, unemployment, excise, and payroll taxes, workers’ compensation, health and retirement benefits, bonuses, sick leave, vacation and holiday pay applicable thereto. The expenses of performing Work outside of regular working hours, on Saturday, Sunday, or legal holidays, shall be included in the above to the extent authorized by Owner.
2. Cost of all materials and equipment furnished and incorporated in the Work, including costs of transportation and storage thereof, and Suppliers’ field services required in connection therewith. All cash discounts shall accrue to Contractor unless Owner deposits funds with Contractor with which to make payments, in which case the cash discounts shall accrue to
Costs Included. [Party] shall reimburse DTSC for all DTSC’s costs. Subject to the provisions of Section 6.2.6 below, [Party] will reimburse DTSC costs in accordance with Health and Safety Code Division 20, Chapter 6.66. DTSC’s costs are recoverable pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 25360.
Costs Included. For the avoidance of doubt and without prejudice to the provisions of clause 3.5, the Borrower's liability under that clause to pay any Enforcement Costs and interest on them shall not be limited only to those costs, charges, expenses and liabilities that would otherwise be allowable on the taking of an account between a mortgagor and a mortgagee but shall be as provided for by the terms of that clause.
Costs Included. Transaction Funds will include:
(1) the purchase price of the Lands as set out in each Purchase and Sale Agreement; and
(2) the following closing costs associated with the Acquisition of Lands:
(a) the cost associated with ensuring the Lands have a survey which meets the requirements for registration with the LTSA;
(b) the costs associated with a building inspection and environmental site assessment;
(c) reasonable costs or fees associated with the preparation of any documents required to register the Lands;
(d) any fees charged by the LTSA relating to the registration of the Lands;
(e) property transfer tax payable under the Property Transfer Tax Act; and
(f) goods and services tax under the Excise Tax Act (Canada) and sales tax under the Provincial Sales Tax Act.
(3) The closing costs described in 3.3(2)(d), do not contribute to the Treaty benefit described by this agreement.
Costs Included. Transaction Funds will include:
(1) the purchase price of the Lands as set out in the Purchase and Sale Agreement; and
(2) the following closing costs associated with the Acquisition of Lands:
(a) the cost associated with ensuring the Lands have a survey which meets the requirements for registration with the LTSA,
(b) reasonable costs or fees associated with the preparation of any documents required to register the Lands,
(c) any fees charged by the LTSA relating to the registration of the Lands,
(d) property transfer tax payable under the Property Transfer Tax Act, and
(e) goods and services tax under the Excise Tax Act (Canada) and sales tax under the Provincial Sales Tax Act.
(3) The closing costs described in 3.3(2)(d), do not contribute to the Treaty benefit described by this agreement.
Costs Included. Survival. The indemnity obligations created hereunder shall include, without limitation, whether foreseeable or unforeseeable, any and all costs incurred in connection with any site investigation, and 10 any and all costs for repair, cleanup, detoxification or decontamination, or other remedial action of the Premises. The obligations of the parties hereunder shall survive the expiration or earlier termination of this Lease.
Costs Included. The term Cost of the Work means the sum of all costs, except those excluded in Paragraph 11.01.B, necessarily incurred and paid by Contractor in the proper performance of the Work. When the value of any Work covered by a Change Order or when a Claim for an adjustment in Contract Price is determined on the basis of Cost of the Work, the costs to be reimbursed to Contractor will be only those additional or incremental costs required because of the change in the Work or because of the event giving rise to the Claim. Except as otherwise may be agreed to in writing by Owner, such costs shall be in amounts no higher than those prevailing in the locality of the Project, shall include only the following items, and shall not include any of the costs itemized in Paragraph 11.01.B.