Unit Price contracts are the go-to model for projects built on quantities: material supply, excavation, paving, utilities, sitework, and infrastructure. But when the quantities change—and they always do—the legal risk shifts fast. If the contract doesn’t spell out how those shifts are handled, disputes are almost guaranteed.

At Elkhoury Law, I help contractors, owners, vendors, suppliers, and developers draft, negotiate, and enforce Unit Price contracts that work on paper and in the field.

What is a Unit Price Contract?

A Unit Price contract breaks down work into defined units—like cubic yards of soil, square feet of asphalt, or linear feet of pipe—with a set price per unit. The contractor is paid based on actual quantities installed, often tracked through field measurements and inspector logs.

These contracts are common in:

• Civil and heavy highway work

• Public infrastructure (roads, sewers, water lines)

• Site preparation and grading

• Large-scale utility installation

Unit Price contracts give owners cost control and flexibility—but only if quantities and scope are clearly defined and properly adjusted.

How Elkhoury Law Supports Unit Price Projects

From bid day to closeout, I help clients manage the legal mechanics behind quantity-based contracts—so you get paid for what you build (or don’t overpay for what you didn’t).

Contract Drafting & Negotiation

• Drafting and reviewing Unit Price agreements based on actual project delivery risk

• Advising on:

  • Bid schedules and unit breakdowns

  • Estimated vs. actual quantity provisions

  • Adjustments for overruns and underruns

  • Field measurement and documentation procedures

  • Force account and extra work pricing

• Drafting and negotiating Unit Price scopes of work or changes in larger, non-Unit Price contracts, such as EPC Agreements, DBAs, or Cost-Plus Agreements.

Execution Support & Risk Management

• Helping clients manage:

  • Scope changes due to differing site conditions

  • Unbalanced bidding or lowball unit pricing

  • Payment delays tied to quantity verification

  • Owner-directed changes outside the bid schedule

• Supporting proper notice and change order practices

Dispute Resolution

• Representing owners and contractors in disputes over:

  • Undocumented or disputed quantities

  • Pay item scope creep

  • Differing site conditions and cost escalation

  • Termination or suspension of work

• Resolving issues through negotiation, mediation, arbitration, or litigation

Why Work with Elkhoury Law?

Because a Unit Price contract lives or dies by what’s measurable and what’s documented. I help you make sure that the contract doesn’t just list units, but addresses how quantities are verified, who approves changes, and what happens when things don’t go to plan.

From public bid to private trench, I bring legal clarity to contracts built on numbers.

Construction Counsel for Projects Built in Inches and Tons

Elkhoury Law advises contractors, civil engineers, developers, vendors, suppliers, and public and private owners on Unit Price contracts across Texas. Let’s make sure your contract reflects your real-world risks.