Volume 3, for equipment 11 to 20 years old dataquest. The rates were derived from using the pure premium rate approved by the insurance commissioner effective. The introduction to the mlu includes a labor factor score sheet to help determine the appropriate column. Neca manual of labor units mlu 20192020 edition an estimate is only as good as the information it is based on, and the neca manual of labor units mlu has been the estimating resource of choice for electrical contractors since 1923. Direct repair, indirect repair and storage, operating and depreciation. Where applicable, fees will be charged based on the caltrans rental rate book in effect at the time. Changes to the equipment rates in the april 1, 2002 book were the result of. When equipment is idled or on standby in a delay, the specification provides for payment at 50% of the rental rate blue book.
The use of privately owned equipment is to be approved on a casebycase basis by the. Rate per hour for excavator and loader heavy equipment forums. Monthly rental rates vary from 2% to 5% of the purchase price of the equipment depending on the anticipated life of the equipment and its wearing parts. Associated equipment distributors aed is an international trade association representing companies involved in the distribution, rental and support of equipment used in construction, mining, forestry, power generation, agriculture and industrial applications. This reduced rate is intended to cover the contractors ownership costs less major overhaul and. How to calculate standby rates equipmentwatch intel. Instantly access the rental rate blue book reimbursement rates. Platform height 37 ft to 15 articulated, telescoping, scissor. You must have established an account or a deposit will be required. Rental rates are based on an 8hour day, 40hour week, 160hour 4week month. The rate element table provides critical information such as percentages for depreciation, overhaul, cost of facilities capital, indirect costs, and fuel that vary for each type of equipment. However, we have one suggested way to calculate standby rates when using a cost recovery tool such as the rental rate blue book. Dir debarred contractors equipment rental rates and labor surcharge.
Rental rate blue book equipment cost recovery equipmentwatch. To clear it up a bit, what im looking for is a price list as to what a contractor would charge a customer for force account work and the like. Submit equipment rate approval work sheet to construction cost support. The caltrans statewide crude oil price index is used for adjustments to compensation for paving asphalt in accordance with the provisions of the caltrans special provisions section, compensation adjustments for price index fluctuations. Caltrans updates their system with this updated rate the morning after. Changes to the labor surcharge in the april 1, 1999 book were the result of a decrease in workers compensation rates. Please take the necessary steps to assure that predetermined equipment usagerental rates used by the shas within your region comply with federal cost principles. Labor surcharge and equipment rental rates caltrans. The six items included are workers compensation, social security, medicare, federal unemployment, state unemployment, and state training taxes. Past records show that depending on the manual used, the rental cost for the same piece of equipment. Determination of construction equipment rental rates in force account operations for federal and.
Watch rental rate blue book defines how to calculate equipment rates using the blue book rental rates may not exceed those allowable for equipment owned by the contractor unless first approved in writing. For the hourly and nonmetered equipment, the standard rate may be derived from the rental rate blue book for construction equipment. Rental rates can also be treated as reimbursement costs for contractorowned. Changes to the labor surcharge in the april 1, 1996 book were the result of workers compensation changes. The rate element table provides critical information such as percentages for depreciation, overhaul, cost of facilities capital, indirect costs, and fuel that vary for. When a contractor received a rate update sheet from caltrans there is an issue date on the top right corner. The caltrans standard plans are necessary for designing, constructing or maintaining local streets and roads. The blue book for costplus, force account, and ownership and operating cost reimbursement. Changes to the labor surcharge in the april 1, 2009 book were the result of an increase in workers compensation rates. Books are no longer available in hard copy and should be downloaded. Overtime charges will be prorated at 18 of the daily rate for each hour over eight hours in a day. Femas schedule of equipment rates cost code equipment specification capacitysize hp notes unit rate 8490 aerial lift, selfpropelled max. Best sites about blue book rental rates construction equipment.
Rate per hour for excavator and loader heavy equipment. Equipmentwatch rental rate blue book report a typical equipmentwatch rental rate blue book report for a linkbelt rtc8050 series ii crane is included as an attachment to this memorandum for reference and example purposes. The rates were derived from using the pure premium rate approved by the insurance commissioner. I have been looking all evening for a web site, or some other sorce of information on equipment blue book rental rates, to no avail mind you. Does the customer really care what you paid for the machine. Associated equipment distributors the association of. The statewide travel program provides the most economical rates available through the use of contracted travelrelated services for airfare, car rentals, travel, and fuel payment system. Rental agreement options daily, weekly or monthly equipment rental. The acrobat viewer, needed to view this document, can be downloaded directly from adobes software site. The equipment rental agreement is good until the machine is either returned to empire cat or we get a call to pick. Caltrans business construction equipment rental rates and labor surcharge. The labor surcharges in the april 1, 2019 book are the result of decreases in workers compensation rates. Labor surcharge and equipment rental rates caltrans ca.
Over recent years, the blue book has become a standard for determining equipment rental rates across the industry, and it is used by private contractors, large. Equipment rental rates and labor surcharge caltrans. For years dealers entering the rental business have been searching for the magic formula for setting rental rates. The iewb process involves payments made to contractors on highway construction projects. Technical memo on equipment rental rates this document outlines rental rates for trucks and the four methods used to determine equipment rental rates. Changes to the labor surcharge in the april 1, 2010 book were the result of an increase in workers compensation rates. Each rate covers all costs eligible under the robert t. Hourly equipment rental rates are based on the following data reported by county road commissions on the county equipment questionnaires. All force account equipment rental rates are approved by construction cost support specialists. When one or more of the conditions associated with the installation of an item will permit substantially less than maximum productivity of the electricians on a typical project, these very difficult column labor units are applicable.
The six items included are workers compensation, social security,medicare, federal unemployment, state unemployment, and state training taxes. The rates on this schedule of equipment rates are for applicantowned equipment in good mechanical condition, complete with all required attachments. Lists construction equipment not included in the blue book. The rental rate blue book is the only commercial equipment rate schedule tested and approved by the federal highway administration fhwa as an acceptable guideline for reimbursement of contractor equipment costs in force account or extra work. Rates listed in the rental rate blue book are intended as a guide to determine the amount an equipment owner should charge in order to recover equipmentrelated ownership and operating cos.
The general rates an average of the job classifications common to caltrans projects. The following entities are invited to participate in the state program. In order to avoid this duplication, caltrans uses a reduced rate for the. Most dots use rental rate manuals to determine equipment reimbursement. Home operated equipment for jobs requiring an equipment operator we offer hourly operated equipment rental services. The rates were derived from using the pure premium rate.
This specification covers equipment rental rate compensation for work on a time and material basis. Southern california operated heavy equipment rental services. Construction book express is a division of bni publications, inc. The rates were derived from using the pure premium rate approved by. Special attachments or accessories are described under the classification heading in the labor surcharge and equipment rental rate book. Rental charges will continue until the unit has been returned and checked in at burris equipment or notice has been given that the equipment is ready to be picked up. Weekly rental rates are about the monthly rates, and daily rental rates are about the weekly rate. Current miscellaneous equipment rates csv current miscellaneous equipment rates txt historic miscellaneous equipment rates csv historic miscellaneous equipment rates txt frequently asked questions. At that point, we update the miscellanous rates in. Caltrans policy requires contractors to use the internet to send extra work bills electronically to the resident engineer. At the top of the attached report, under the rental rate blue book heading, key information such as size. Effective january 1, 2018 through december 31, 2018. The division of construction is a results driven engineering organization that prides itself on timely project completion.
Changes to the labor surcharge in the april 1, 2010 book were the result of an increase in workers compensation. Rental rate blue book cost recovery equipmentwatch. Over recent years, the blue book has become a standard for determining equipment rental rates across the industry, and it is used by private. Below you will find useful information for the iewb system. A recent oig audit of construction equipment usagerental rates used by state highway agencies shas for extra contract work has found that a significant number of the shas need to modify their rate schedules in order to meet federal cost principles.
Miscellaneous equipment rental rates are updated daily and available on the internet at. Changes to the equipment rates in the april 1, 2009 book were. These rates were computed by using 2017 actual expenses of county road commissions, plus a. Rates listed in the rental rate blue book are intended as a guide to determine the amount an equipment owner should charge in order to recover equipmentrelated ownership and operating costs.
Equipment rental rates are available on the internet at. For jobs requiring an equipment operator we offer hourly operated equipment rental services. Miscellaneous equipment rental rate information caltrans. Heavy equipment rental store caterpillar empire cat. The rental rates for privately owned equipment are determined by referencing either the new york state office of general services heavy equipment rental standby contract or the current rental rate blue book for construction equipment by primedia, inc.
At that point, we update the miscellanous rates in our system about 5. Welcome to the divisions internet extra work bill iewb system webpage. Best sites about equipment rental rates blue book 2019. Payment of equipment rental rates for disruptions and inefficiencies cover the contractors depreciation costs. We recognize that time is money for owner, contractor, and the public. The general rate is an average of the job classifications common to caltrans projects. Avoid costly negotiation by specifying the industry standard equipment charge rates for extra work before the project begins. The caltrans statewide crude oil price index is used for adjustments to compensation for paving asphalt in.
For items not referenced in the rental rate guide, odot contract rates were. The shas which use the blue book and other rate methods should modify the equipment rates before they are applied to federalaid projects. Attachments other than those described by these remarks will be paid only upon direction of the resident engineer. Stafford disaster relief and emergency assistance act, 42 u. This guide will assist you in establishing the rental rate for construction equipment, as obtained from the rental rate blue book, and used to establish rates for force account work. Schedule of rental rates for construction equipment. Changes to the equipment rates in the april 1, 2020 book are. Based on the above rationale, the fhwa has determined that when the blue book is used to calculate equipment rental costs for periods of less than a month, the most equitable approach is to utilize an hourly rate developed by dividing the blue book monthly equipment rental rate by 176.
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