This manual provides instructions for operating the Commonwealth of Virginia Cost Comparison program "COMPETE." The program was developed and is maintained by the Commonwealth Competition Council.
"COMPETE" is a system designed to assist in developing and comparing the relative cost of operating functions by government or by contract. This comparative analysis is part of the overall Competition Process developed by the Council.
You will find "COMPETE" easy to learn and to operate.
USER'S MANUAL - April 2001
Chapter 1 Introduction/Overview
Chapter 2 General Operating Guidelines
Chapter 3 Specific Guidelines to Develop the Government Cost Estimate
Chapter 4 Instructions for Completing Spreadsheets
Chapter 5 Submission of Data
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Appendix:
Agency Performance Cost Submittal
Assumptions Page
Cost Comparison Form - State vs. Contract Performance
Cost Comparison Form - State vs. Contract Performance
Personnel Costs - Full Time Positions Year 1
Personnel Costs - Full Time Positions Year 2
Personnel Costs - Full Time Positions Year 3
Personnel Costs - Full Time Positions Year 4
Personnel Costs - Full Time Positions Year 5
Personnel Costs - Part-Time/Temporary/Contract Positions Year 1
Personnel Costs - Part-Time/Temporary/Contract Positions Year 2
Personnel Costs - Part-Time/Temporary/Contract Positions Year 3
Personnel Costs - Part-Time/Temporary/Contract Positions Year 4
Personnel Costs - Part-Time/Temporary/Contract Positions Year 5
Material and Supply Cost Year 1
Material and Supply Cost Year 2
Material and Supply Cost Year 3
Material and Supply Cost Year 4
Material and Supply Cost Year 5
Fixed Assets
Fixed Assets
Depreciation
Overhead Costs
Additional Costs
Activity-Based Cost Performance Measurement Spreadsheet Year 1
Activity-Based Cost Performance Measurement Spreadsheet Year 2
Activity-Based Cost Performance Measurement Spreadsheet Year 3
Activity-Based Cost Performance Measurement Spreadsheet Year 4
Activity-Based Cost Performance Measurement Spreadsheet Year 5
© 1996 Commonwealth of Virginia. All rights reserved by the Commonwealth of Virginia and the Commonwealth Competition Council. This manual is provided exclusively for use by the agencies, institutions, and political subdivisions of the Commonwealth of Virginia. No part of this manual shall be reproduced or transmitted in any form by any means (electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise) without the prior written consent and permission from the Commonwealth Competition Council.
Developed by the Commonwealth Competition Council
Richmond, Virginia