Contracting for Government Services--How Much to Pay? How Much to Charge?.

Stinson, Thomas F.

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ERIC Number: EJ347944

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1985

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Contracting for Government Services--How Much to Pay? How Much to Charge?

Stinson, Thomas F.

Rural Development Perspectives, v1 n3 p17-19 Jun 1985

Discusses the money saving practice of small communities contracting with neighboring communities for special government services like firefighting. Using fire protection as an example, provides practical information for negotiating a fair price. Stresses establishing a bargaining range within which negotiations can take place--setting upper and lower limits for a fair price. (JHZ)

Descriptors: Community Services, Contracts, Cost Effectiveness, Costs, Fire Protection, Local Government, Rural Areas, Rural Development, Shared Resources and Services

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Non-Classroom

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Audience: Community

Language: English

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