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An opinion of cost estimate is an estimate for an upcoming project that is still in the planning or conceptual stages.
It is a high level overview of a complex project that includes initial pricing opinions that are likely to change as the project develops.
THE ESTIMATE IS:
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A way to better understand what an upcoming project could cost and determine financial feasibility.
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A tool used to create a budget to request funding.
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A resource to help determine a cost sharing plan between departments for upcoming facilities work.
THE ESTIMATE IS NOT:
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A quote.
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A guaranteed price of final project costs.
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Based on a fully detailed set of plans and product requirements for