6. Rental rates shall be determined as follows:
a. The base rates shall be those established in publications and revisions thereto entitled “Rental Rate Blue
Book for Construction Equipment” or the “Rental Rate Blue Book for Older Construction Equipment” as
published by K-III, 1735 Technology Drive, Suite 401, San Jose, CA 95110-1313, Phone (408) 467-6700.
b. Attachments (e.g. tractor with ripper and dozer or tractor with loader and backhoe) will be included in the
hourly rental rate only when deemed essential to the work as determined the Engineer. When multiple
attachments are approved for use and are being used interchangeably, the attachment having the higher rental
rate shall be the only one included for payment.
c. No direct payment will be made for necessary accessories (including replenishing blades, augers, teeth,
hoses, bits, etc.) if not listed in the Rental Rate Blue Book.
d. No compensation will be allowed for shop tools having a daily rental rate of less than $10 as set forth in
Section 18 of the Rental Rate Blue Book.
i. If ordered to use equipment not listed in the aforementioned publications, the Engineer will
establish a rental rate for such equipment. CONTRACTOR shall furnish cost data that might assist in
the establishment of such rental rate.
ii. Payment will be made for the actual time that such equipment is in operation on the work.
iii. Authorized standby time for idle equipment shall be paid at 50% of the specified rate, less the
estimated operating cost per hour. No markup will be added for overhead and profit.
iv. Rental rate paid as above provided shall include the cost of fuel, oil, lubrication, small tools,
necessary attachments, repairs and maintenance of any kind, depreciation, storage, insurance and all
incidentals. CONTRACTOR shall provide the Engineer with a complete Force Account Equipment
Listing for each piece of equipment utilized.
e. Sales, consumer, use, and other similar taxes related to the Work, and for which CONTRACTOR is liable,
imposed by Laws and Regulations.
f. Deposits lost for causes other than negligence of CONTRACTOR, any Subcontractor, or anyone directly or
indirectly employed by any of them or for whose acts any of them may be liable, and royalty payments and
fees for permits and licenses.
g. Losses and damages (and related expenses) caused by damage to the Work, not compensated by insurance
or otherwise, sustained by CONTRACTOR in connection with the performance of the Work, provided such
losses and damages have resulted from causes other than negligence of CONTRACTOR, any Subcontractor, or
anyone directly or indirectly employed by any of them or for whose acts any of them may be liable. Such
losses shall include settlements made with the written consent and approval of OWNER. No such losses,
damages and expenses shall be included in the Cost of the Work for the purpose of determining
CONTRACTOR's fee.
h. The cost of utilities, fuel, and sanitary facilities at the Site.
i. Minor expenses such as telegrams, long distance telephone calls, telephone service at the Site, expressage,
and similar petty cash items in connection with the Work.
J. When the Cost of the Work is used to determine the value of a Change Order or of a Claim, the cost of
premiums for additional Bonds and insurance required because of the changes in the Work or caused by the
event giving rise to the Claim
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