A fixed bid is an estimated cost, based on plans and specifications, that also stands as the actual cost of the job, regardless of any fluctuations in the actual cost of materials and labor.
In a construction contract, retainage is money earned by a contractor but not paid until the completion of the construction or another agreed-upon date.
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