137.335—What costs may be included in the budget for a construction agreement?
(a)
A Self-Governance Tribe may include costs allowed by applicable OMB Circulars, and costs allowed under sections 508(c) [25 U.S.C. 458aaa-7(c) ], 106 [25 U.S.C. 450j-1] and 105 (m) of the Act [25 U.S.C. 450j(m) ]. The costs incurred will vary depending on which phase of the construction process the Self-Governance Tribe is conducting and type of construction project agreement that will be used.
(b)
Regardless of whether a construction project agreement is fixed price or cost-reimbursement, budgets may include costs or fees associated with the following:
(3)
Architects, engineers, and other consultants to prepare project planning documents, to develop project plans and specifications, and to assist in oversight of the design during construction;
(5)
Development of project surveys including topographical surveys, site boundary descriptions, geotechnical surveys, archeological surveys, and NEPA compliance;
(7)
Travel, including local travel incurred as a direct result of conducting the construction project agreement and remote travel in conjunction with the project;
(8)
Consultants, such as demographic consultants, planning consultants, attorneys, accountants, and personnel who provide services, to include construction management services;
(12)
Securing and installing moveable equipment, telecommunications and data processing equipment, furnishings, including works of art, and special purpose equipment when part of a construction contract;
(i)
A cost-reimbursement project agreement budgets contingency as a broad category. Project contingency remaining at the end of the project is considered savings.
(c)
In the case of a fixed-price project agreement, a reasonable profit determined by taking into consideration the relevant risks and local market conditions.