The total estimated cost for each work activity is a product of quantity, unit price, and the city adjustment index/factor.

CEF Part A allows development of construction costs using a variety of FEMA-approved unit cost data sources. Local bids from recent projects of similar size and scope, industry cost-estimating references, or FEMA cost codes can be used for cost data sources.

Each requires validation of scope and cost reasonableness prior to using as the base cost estimate.

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