Specifying the non-salary costs for each survey task is an important component of a bid. For each survey task, estimate the number of items and cost per unit. In this example, the items expected to be used for the pretesting task are listed. When a task is completed across multiple years, the budget estimate should account for the increases in per unit costs.
| Items |
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Cost per Unit |
Total Cost |
| Facilities |
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| Meals |
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| Laptop Computer |
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| Software Licensing |
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| General Supplies |
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| Communications |
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| Postage |
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| Printing |
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| Respondent Incentive Payments |
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| Respondent Recruitment Expenses |
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| Travel |
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| Other |
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Total Cost: |
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