Common use of Direct Cost of Idle Equipment Clause in Contracts

Direct Cost of Idle Equipment. Compensation for the direct cost of the actual idle time of equipment will be determined in the same manner as determinations are made for force account Extra Work Costs for equipment used in the performance of Extra Work, as provided in Section 1.2.3 above (“Equipment Rental”), with the following exceptions: 2.2.1 If the Delay Cost is attributable to the Relief Event set forth in clause (h) of the definition of Relief Event (Department’s failure to make available Project Right of Way), then the right of way delay factor for each classification of equipment shown in the Department’s publication entitled Labor Surcharge And Equipment Rental Rates will be applied to that equipment rental rate; 2.2.2 The Delay Costs will be determined for the actual normal working time during which the Delay condition exists, but in no case will exceed 8 hours in any one day; and 2.2.3 The Delay Costs will be determined for the calendar days, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays, during the existence of the Delay, except that when Extra Work Costs for rental of equipment are accruing under the provisions in Section 1.2.3.3 above ("Equipment Not on the Site "), Delay Costs shall not include equipment rental costs for equipment not located on the Site.