Provision made for use in the event of unexpected circumstances, which could lead to an extension in time or costs. Bidders may include contingencies in their offers for acceptance of risk, for potential delays or for unforeseen events. Customers may also allocate resources to a reserve for subsequent use and distribution if unexpected events occur. See also Risk.
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