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Normalized Labor Rate Intelligence (2025-2026)

Consolidated database of hourly professional billing rates extracted from publicly awarded RFP and RFQ documentation. Historical data is normalized to 2025/2026 equivalents using inflation adjustments based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) of the prior year.

CPI
Adjustment Basis
2026
Forecast Horizon

2025 Normalized Benchmark

Side-by-side comparison of key professional roles adjusted for prior-year inflation.

Firm & Origin Original Rate (Base) 2025 Normalized Rate 2026 Forecast
Nova EngineeringGeorgia (2024 Base) $175 (2024)
$181
Est. 2025 (CPI Adj)
$187
Proj. 2026
APTIM Env. & InfrastructureTexas (2018 Base) $245 (2018)
$312
Est. 2025 (CPI Adj)
$323
Proj. 2026
United ConsultingGeorgia (2024 Base) $292 (2024)
$302
Est. 2025 (CPI Adj)
$313
Proj. 2026
Geo-Hydro EngineersGeorgia (2024 Base) $250 (2024)
$259
Est. 2025 (CPI Adj)
$268
Proj. 2026
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City of Dunwoody, GA (RFQ 24-04)

Nova · Geo-Hydro · United Consulting

2024 Base
Labor Role 2024 Base Rate 2025 Normalized (Est) 2026 Forecasted (Proj)
Principal Engineer / Geologist (Nova)
$175.00
 Base + CPI Adj
$181.13
 2026 Proj
$187.46
Project Manager (Nova)
$125.00
 Base + CPI Adj
$129.38
 2026 Proj
$133.90
Note: Historical 2024 base rates are derived from public Dunwoody RFQ bid schedules. Projections utilize a 3.5% escalation factor based on the CPI of the prior year.
City of Houston, TX (Contract 4600014676)

APTIM Environmental & Infrastructure

2018 Base
Labor Role 2018 Base Rate 2025 Normalized (Est) 2026 Forecasted (Proj)
Project Principal
$245.00
 CPI Compounded (7yr)
$311.71
 2026 Proj
$322.62
Project Manager
$200.00
 CPI Compounded (7yr)
$254.45
 2026 Proj
$263.36
Data Source: Executed contract awarded by the City of Houston. Rates adjusted for 7-year compounding inflation based on prior-year CPI markers.

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DATA DISCLAIMER: All labor rates presented in this database are sourced from publicly available Request for Proposal (RFP) and Request for Quotation (RFQ) documentation. Original base rates reflect the prices submitted or awarded at the time of the contract's execution. All normalized 2025 estimates and 2026 forecasts are generated using inflation adjustments calculated against the Consumer Price Index (CPI) of the prior calendar year. These figures are for informational and benchmarking purposes only and do not constitute legal or financial advice. Gaya Capital does not guarantee the accuracy of historical bid data beyond the date of public issuance.
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