Comparison
    The following chart compares requirements of lump sum and actual cost agreements.
Actual Cost  | Lump Sum  | 
No limitation  | Limited to $500,000.00  | 
Detailed estimate  | Very detailed and a verified estimate  | 
Detailed itemization of billing  | No itemization of billing  | 
Partial payments  | No partial payments  | 
Audit required  |  No audit required  | 
10% retained until audit  |  100% reimbursement at billing  | 
One review of plan and estimate  |  One review of plan and estimate  | 
Reconcile final billing to approved plan and estimate  |  Proof of Buy America compliance  | 
Proof of Buy America compliance  |