[#1] Refurbish existing greenhouse into secure containment cell (reinforced glazing, lockable antechamber, soundproofing, containment doors, sealed burial plots). Estimate uses midpoint of $150k–$400k range.

[#2, #7, #9, #11, #16, #17] One-time equipment and installations: HVAC/backup generator tie-in ($20k–$60k), refrigerated storage/freezers and shelving ($6k–$20k), occasional soil replacement ($3k–$15k), CCTV hardware and tamper mechanisms ($5k–$15k), decon station installation ($5k–$15k), and secure recordkeeping system setup ($3k–$10k). Values summed using midpoints.

[#14] Initial 6–12 month research program and lab setup for chemical/biological assays (mass spec, microscopy, consumables) estimated at midpoint of $25k–$150k.

[#18] Initial contingency/reserve held for anomalous emergency procurement and rapid response; chosen moderate initial reserve within $20k–$200k guidance.

[#12] One-time legal/ethics/permit consultation and setup (initial cover-story/legal documentation setup), midpoint of $5k–$20k.

[#15] Initial psychological/background screening per assigned staff (one-time per staff). Representative single-staff screening midpoint used ($1k–$3k).

[#3, #4, #5] Security staffing (marginal additional guards/access control) and research personnel (one Level-2 researcher + one full-time technician) including fringe; includes daily beetle counts labor embedded in technician costs. Midpoint estimates used (security ~$60k, research+technician ~$160k).

[#6] Veterinary/pathology retainer or outsourced necropsy budget for screening donated remains. Chosen moderate in-house/retainer-equivalent level given uncertainty ($40k–$100k guidance).

[#12, #21] Recurring legal retainers, permit fees, administrative time, and public-relations/cover-story operations. Combined midpoint from $10k–$60k (legal) and $5k–$40k (PR).

[#14, #19] Ongoing follow-up studies and environmental monitoring: follow-up research budget ($15k–$60k/yr) midpoint and periodic soil/groundwater testing ($1.5k–$8k/yr).

[#18] Annual contingent reserve replenishment for rapid-response spending; lower-bound recurring allocation of the suggested $20k–$200k scale.

[#2, #11] Recurring utilities and maintenance: electricity for greenhouse systems ($4k–$18k/yr) and CCTV/monitoring maintenance and storage ($1k–$3k/yr).

[#15] Ongoing staff training, psychological counseling, and sensitivity training ($3k–$15k/yr midpoint).

[#13] Refrigerated courier pickups and transport logistics for donated remains (assume 5–20 pickups/year at $200–$800 each; midpoint used).

[#20] Routine greenhouse and grounds maintenance (glass replacement, irrigation, pest control) midpoint of $3k–$12k/yr.

[#10] Consumables for permitted rites and gardening supplies (stones, wood, incense, fertilizer, replacement linens, gloves, small garden supplies). Midpoint of $2k–$10k.

[#16] Consumable PPE and decontamination supplies maintenance ($2k–$8k/yr midpoint).

[#22] Miscellaneous project management, office supplies, small replacements, audits and admin overhead ($2k–$8k/yr midpoint).

[#9] Annual soil amendments, erosion control, compost/pest control and maintenance ($1.5k–$7k/yr midpoint).

[#8] Medical waste disposal/incineration for packaging, PPE, and non-interred remains; modest-volume estimate within recommended ranges.

[#17] Secure digital and physical storage maintenance and auditing ($1k–$5k/yr midpoint).

[#7] Energy and maintenance for refrigerated storage and cold-chain monitoring ($1k–$4k/yr).