In a cost reimbursable contract, . the contract usually details the quality of the goods or services, the timing needed to support the project, and the cost of delivering goods or service the organization agrees to pay the contractor for the cost of performing the service or providing the goods plus a profit the contract provides an incentive for performing on the project above the established baseline in the contract the contractor assumes the risks for unexpected increases in labor and materials that are needed to provide the service or materials and in the quantity of time and materials needed developing a clear scope of work, creating a list of highly qualified bidders, and developing a clear contract is critical