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    Cost-Plus Billing

    A pricing model where clients are billed for actual labor costs (tracked time × labor rates) plus a markup percentage or fixed fee to cover overhead and profit, requiring accurate time tracking and transparent cost documentation to justify billings and maintain client trust.

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    Overview

    Cost-Plus Billing charges clients based on actual costs incurred plus an agreed-upon margin, making accurate time tracking essential for both billing and profitability.

    Common Structures

    Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF):

    • Reimburse all costs
    • Add fixed dollar amount
    • Example: Costs + $50,000

    Cost Plus Percentage (CPP):

    • Reimburse all costs
    • Add percentage markup
    • Example: Costs × 1.15 (15% markup)

    Cost Plus Incentive Fee (CPIF):

    • Base fee + performance bonus
    • Rewards efficiency
    • Common in government contracts

    Time Tracking Requirements

    Accuracy Essential

    • Daily time entry
    • Proper project allocation
    • Contemporaneous documentation
    • Audit trail maintenance

    Cost Justification

    • Fully loaded rates documented
    • Overhead calculations transparent
    • Expenses properly allocated
    • Regular reporting to client

    Pricing

    N/A - This is a billing methodology.

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    Websitewww.deltek.com
    PublishedMar 20, 2026

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