2010 Construction and Material Specifications - Ohio Department of ...

109.05
Force Account.” The “Electronic Force Account” template can be downloaded
from the following website:
www.dot.state.oh.us/divisions/constructionmgt/admin/pages/default.aspx
The Engineer may approve an alternative electronic template provided all
calculations and printouts are equivalent to those generated by the “Electronic
Force Account” template.
Attach an original affidavit to the hard copy stating:
“The name, classification, total hours worked and rates paid each person listed
on the Summary of Actual Cost are substantiated by actual records of persons
employed on the force account work. All unit prices for materials and rates for
owned and rented equipment listed on the Summary of Actual Costs are
substantiated by actual records of materials and equipment actually used in
performance of the force account work and the price of any owned equipment not
previously agreed upon does not exceed prices charged for similar equipment in
the area in which the work was performed.”
Daily Force Account Records signed by both the Department and Contractor
will govern over other Department and Contractor records subject to the following:
(1) When the Contractor is subject to a Union Contract that requires a
minimum number of paid hours, the compensation will be for the verified contract
minimum hours.
(2) Material quantity disagreements will be resolved by field
measurements of the installed quantities or the Engineer’s estimate of the amount
of temporary or un-measurable material used. The Engineer may also review and
consider the Contractor’s material invoices and material certifications to make the
final determination.
In the event the Contractor declines to sign the Daily Force Account Record,
the Department’s records shall govern. Any resulting dispute must be pursued in
accordance with 104.05.
D. Delay Costs.
1. General. If the Department agrees that it has caused a delay, the
Department will pay for the costs specified in 109.05.D as allowed by 108.06.D,
unless these costs have been previously paid as listed in 109.05.B or 109.05.C.
Such payment constitutes full compensation for any and all delay costs
The Department will make no payment for delays occurring during the
period from December 1 to April 30 unless the Contractor’s approved progress
schedule depicts critical Work occurring throughout this period.
The Department will not pay for delay costs until the Contractor
submits an itemized statement of those costs. Provide the content specified in
109.05.C.1, for the applicable items in this statement and as follows:
a. Proof of cost of Superintendent, or other project staff salaries,
wages, and payroll taxes and insurance.
b. Proof of cost of office rent, utilities, land rent, and office supplies.
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