J.5 Cost Proposal Template.xlsx

This is a Cost Proposal Template designed for contractors bidding on construction projects for Job Corps Centers. The template uses a summary structure organized by Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) divisions, allowing contractors to itemize labor, materials/subcontractors, and equipment costs across 21 construction categories including demolition, concrete, masonry, metals, thermal protection, doors and windows, finishes, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, excavation, and exterior improvements. The template also accommodates design costs for Design-Build projects, with separate sections for labor hours (Architect, Project Manager, Civil Engineer, Structural Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, and Electrical Engineer) and materials/subcontractors allocated across site visits, construction administration services, submittal review, and closeout documentation phases.

The template incorporates a General Conditions section for overhead costs including project management salaries, vehicles, per diem, lodging, cell phone expenses, and miscellaneous items such as rental equipment, field office supplies, safety materials, temporary utilities, office trailers, inspections, tools, waste disposal, and final cleaning. The summary sheet automatically calculates subtotals for each division, applies contractor overhead and profit percentages, and incorporates bonds and insurance costs to generate the total project price. Bidders are instructed to complete only yellow-shaded cells, with all other calculations performed automatically by the spreadsheet. The template is formatted to support multiple project scenarios, including Design-Build and traditional construction delivery methods.