Attachment_8_-_Cost_Proposal_Worksheet.xlsx

This is a cost proposal worksheet (Attachment 8) for RFP-24-001 from the California Arts Council (CAC). The worksheet serves as a template for bidders to detail their proposed costs for the requested services, though the specific services are not described in this document.

The contract has a maximum total value not to exceed $50,000 based on hourly fees. The worksheet requires bidders to break down costs into three main categories: Direct Labor (including personnel names, titles, hours, and rates), Indirect Costs (including overhead rate and fringe benefits), and Other Direct Costs (including travel, equipment and supplies, and other itemized costs). The CAC reserves the right to question bidders about their cost proposals and encourages the inclusion of budget notes to explain expenditures. The worksheet specifies that generally only consumable supplies can be included in the budget, and any equipment or non-consumable supplies require compelling rationale that may be subject to negotiation or elimination if deemed non-critical.