Common use of Determination of Costs Clause in Contracts

Determination of Costs. DFCM is relying on the expertise of Consultant in preparing the refined scope of work in order to assure that the inspection activities are defined and performed at a level necessary to fulfill all safety and contract documents compliance issues. Both parties shall cooperate in good faith to sequence inspections in order to reduce costs while assuring proper performance. Payments shall be determined as follows: 3.5.1 Number of inspection hours multiplied by the hourly rate in Exhibit A. 3.5.2 Number of trips multiplied by the trip expense for the project identified in Exhibit A. Trip expense shall include time and transportation to and from the job site. All billable trips must be requested in advance by the Contractor’s superintendent or DFCM’s Building Official (hereinafter “Building Official”).