Design and construction engineering costs eligible for reimbursement are limited to 30 percent, or 20 percent if funded as construction ready, of the approved contract bid amount.

Surveying and materials testing costs, even if they are part of the contract costs, are considered part of construction engineering and are subject to the 30 percent limit or 20 percent limit if funded as construction ready. Exceptions to the 30 percent engineering limit, or 20 percent engineering limit if funded as construction ready, may be considered for small city projects when an unforeseen issue arises that is beyond the control of the local agency. The local agency may request an increase through WAC 479-05-202 processes.