Cost-Estimating

What does FEMA base cost estimates on?

FEMA bases cost estimates on variousfactors and information provided by the applicant, includingapplicant-submitted estimates, cost estimating tools, insurance reductions,fixed-cost offers for alternative procedures projects, expert panel review forlarge projects, compliance reviews, damage and impact information provided bythe applicant, the applicant's schedule to execute the work, and FEMA'sguidelines and procedures for fund obligation. ​

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