EP 1110-1-8
(Vol. 1)
31 July 03
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION
1.1
Use
The use of this pamphlet is for rate determination on construction contracts,
dredging contracts, and negotiated procurements and relates only to contractor-owned
equipment (see figure 1-1).
a. This pamphlet shall be used for determining hourly equipment rates that are
contained in the independent government estimate.
b. In addition, the use of this pamphlet will be required by contractors for
pricing contractor-owned equipment in negotiated procurements when:
(1) Cost or pricing data is not required, as defined in Federal Acquisition
Regulation (FAR) Part 15.400, Contract Pricing.
(2) Cost or pricing data is required and the actual cost data to support
either ownership or operating costs for equipment or equipment groups of similar model
and series is not available.
(3) Cost or pricing data is required and available, but all or part of the
data is determined not to be in accordance with the FAR cost principles.
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How to Obtain Assistance
If assistance is needed in understanding the methodology for calculating
equipment rates, contact the Chief, Cost Engineering Branch, Engineering Division,
Walla Walla District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, (CENWW-ED-C), 509-527-7511 or
509-527-7510. Visit the CENWW-ED-C Web Site at
1.3
How to Obtain CHECKRATE Spreadsheet
A Microsoft Excel spreadsheet, named "CHECKRATE," has been developed to
calculate equipment rates using the methodology required by this pamphlet. The user
must have Microsoft Excel for Windows, version 5.0 or newer, to run the application.
The factors needed in the hourly cost calculations are located in the appendixes of this
pamphlet. A copy of the spreadsheet may be obtained by choosing the CHECKRATE
link on the following Web Site: http://www.nww.usace.army.mil/cost/epframe.htm.
1.4
How to Obtain this Publication
Volumes 1-12 of this pamphlet are available in portable document format (PDF)
1-12) through the Superintendent of Documents or government bookstores (see
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