Tool and Equipment Rental Clause Samples

Tool and Equipment Rental. Owner will not pay for the use of tools that individually have a replacement value of $200 or less. Regardless of ownership, the equipment rental rates shall be based upon the edition of equipment rental rates published by the Caltrans Division of Construction, or locally available rate or other reference acceptable to Owner current as of the date the changed work is performed. The rental rates paid shall include the cost of fuel, oil lubrication, supplies, small tools, necessary attachments, repairs and maintenance of any kind, depreciation, storage, insurance, and all incidents. Necessary loading and transportation costs for equipment used on the changed work shall be included. If equipment is used intermittently and, when not in use, could be returned to its rental source at less expense to Owner than holding it at the work site, it shall be returned, unless ▇▇▇▇ elects to keep it at the work site at no expense to Owner. All equipment shall be acceptable to Owner, in good working condition, and suitable for the purpose for which it is to be used. Manufacturers' ratings and approved modifications shall be used to classify equipment and it shall be powered by a unit of at least the minimum rating recommended by the manufacturer. The reported rental time for equipment already at the work site shall be the duration of its use on the changed work, commencing at the time it is first put into actual operation on the changed work, plus the time required to move it from its previous site and back or to a closer site. ▇▇▇▇ shall submit invoices for tool and equipment rental costs. If ▇▇▇▇ does not submit invoices, Owner may establish the rental costs at the lowest price which was current at the time the changed work was performed.

Tool and Equipment Rental. No payment will be made for the use of tools which have a replacement value of $250 or less. Regardless of ownership, the rates to be used in determining equipment rental costs shall not exceed listed rates prevailing locally at equipment rental agencies or distributors at the time the Work is performed. Rates applied shall be appropriate based on actual equipment need and usage. Monthly, weekly or other extended use rates that results in the lowest cost shall be applied if equipment is used on site for extended periods. The rental rates paid shall include all associated costs, including the cost of fuel, oil, lubrication, supplies, small tools, necessary attachments, repairs and maintenance of any kind, depreciation, storage, insurance, and all incidentals. If tool and equipment charges are part of a Dispute, Claim, or Appeal, the Owner reserves the right to utilize actual costs for tools and equipment or a depreciation rate for equipment based on audit finding under Article 13.11 and deduct any rental charges that exceed actual or depreciated costs.

Tool and Equipment Rental. No payment will be made for the use of tools which have a replacement value of $500 or less. Regardless of ownership, the rates to be used in determining equipment rental costs shall not exceed listed rates prevailing locally at equipment rental agencies or distributors at the time the work is performed. The rental rates paid shall include the cost of fuel, oil, lubrication, supplies, small tools, necessary attachments, repairs and maintenance of any kind, depreciation, storage, insurance, and all incidentals. Necessary loading and transportation costs for equipment used on the extra work shall be included. If equipment is used intermittently and, when not in use, could be returned to its rental source at less expense to the District than holding it at the work Site, it shall be returned unless the Contractor elects to keep it at the work Site at no expense to the District. All equipment shall be acceptable to the Inspector, in good working condition, and suitable for the purpose for which it is to be used. Manufacturer’s ratings and modifications shall be used to classify equipment, and equipment shall be powered by a unit of at least the minimum rating recommended by the manufacturer.

Tool and Equipment Rental. Replace the second paragraph with the following: Regardless of ownership, the rates to be used in determining equipment rental costs shall not exceed those listed in the current edition of the “Labor Surcharge and Equipment Rental Rates” of the State of California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) (▇▇▇.▇▇▇.▇▇.▇▇▇/▇▇/▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇/▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇▇) at the time the work is performed. Standby rates shall be 50 percent of the hourly rate. Payment for standby shall not exceed 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week and 176 hours per month. If the equipment is not listed, the rate allowed shall be that calculated for a comparable item.

Tool and Equipment Rental. No payment will be made for the use of tools which have a replacement value of $250 or less. Regardless of ownership, the rates to be used in determining equipment rental costs shall not exceed listed rates prevailing locally at equipment rental agencies or distributors at the time the Work is performed. Rates applied shall be appropriate based on actual equipment need and usage. Monthly, weekly or other extended use rates that results in the lowest cost shall be applied if equipment is used on site for extended periods. The rental rates paid shall include all associated costs, including the cost of fuel, oil, lubrication, supplies, small tools, necessary attachments, repairs and maintenance of any kind, depreciation, storage, insurance, and all incidentals. If tool and equipment charges are part of a Dispute or Claim, the Owner reserves the right to utilize actual costs for tools and equipment or a depreciation rate for equipment based on audit finding under Article

Tool and Equipment Rental. Rental charges actually incurred for necessary machinery and equipment, whether owned or hired, as authorized in writing by City or the Construction Manager, exclusive of hand tools. No payment will be made for the use of tools that have a replacement value of $500 or less. When the equipment is owned by Contractor, the rental rate shall be as listed for such equipment in the California Department of Transportation publication entitled "Labor Surcharge and Equipment Rental Rates," which is in effect on the date the Work is accomplished. When equipment is not listed in said publication, the rate to be paid shall be as herein defined, or a suitable rental rate for such equipment will be established by the Construction Manager. Regardless of ownership, the rates to be used in determining equipment rental cost shall not exceed listed rates prevailing locally at equipment rental agencies or distributors at

Tool and Equipment Rental. No payment will be made for the use of tools which have a replacement value of $250 or less. Regardless of ownership, the rates to be used in determining equipment rental costs shall not exceed listed rates prevailing locally at equipment rental agencies or distributors at the time the Work is performed. Rates applied shall be appropriate based on actual equipment need and usage. Monthly, weekly or other extended use rates that results in the lowest cost shall be applied if equipment is used on site for extended periods. The rental rates paid shall include the cost of fuel, oil, lubrication, supplies, small tools, necessary attachments, repairs and maintenance of any kind, depreciation, storage, and all incidentals. Necessary loading and transportation costs for equipment used on the extra Work shall be included. If equipment is used intermittently and, when not in use, could be returned to its rental source at less expense to the Owner than holding it at the Work Site, it shall be returned unless Trade Contractor elects to keep it at the Work Site at no expense to the Owner. All equipment shall be acceptable to the Inspector and Project Safety Officer, in good working condition, and suitable for the purpose for which it is to be used. Manufacturer’s ratings and modifications shall be used to classify equipment, and equipment shall be powered by a unit of at least the minimum rating recommended by the manufacturer. If tool and equipment charges are part of a Dispute or Claim, the Owner reserves the right to utilize actual costs for tools and equipment or a depreciation rate for equipment based on audit finding under Article 13.11 and deduct any rental charges that exceed actual or depreciated costs.

Tool and Equipment Rental. DELETE in its entirety 2nd paragraph and SUBSTITUTE with the following:

Tool and Equipment Rental. The Design-Builder will be paid for the use of the Contractor or leased Equipment, and for equipment rented by the Contractor or any Subcontractor for actual use in construction of the Project. No payment will be made for the use of tools which have a replacement value of $500 or less. 1) Regardless of ownership, the rates to be used in determining equipment rental costs shall not exceed those in the Rental Rate Blue Book for construction in effect at the time of commencement of the claimed work. Equipment used for more than seven (7) days shall be at the lower weekly or monthly rate as applicable. No payment shall be made for passenger carrying vehicles or pick-up trucks of less than 1-ton capacity, or any computer or surveying equipment. 2) The rental rates paid shall include the cost of fuel, oil, lubrication, supplies, small tools, necessary attachments, repairs and maintenance of any kind, depreciation, storage, insurance, and all incidentals. 3) Necessary loading and transportation costs for equipment used on the extra work shall be included. If equipment is used intermittently and, when not in use, could be returned to its rental source at less expense to the Owner than holding it at the work Site, it shall be returned unless the Contractor elects to keep it at the work Site at no expense to the Owner. 4) All equipment shall be acceptable to the Project Inspector, in good working condition, and suitable for the purpose for which it is to be used. Manufacturer's ratings and modifications shall be used to classify equipment, and equipment shall be powered by a unit of at least the minimum rating recommended by the manufacturer. The amount of credit to be allowed by the Design-Builder to the Owner for a deletion or change, which results in a net decrease in the Contract Sum, shall be actual net cost as determined herein. When both additions and credits covering related Work or substitutions are involved in a change, the allowance for overhead and profit shall be figured on the basis of net increase/decrease, if any, with respect to that change.