Common use of Direct Cost of the Work Clause in Contracts

Direct Cost of the Work. The Contractor’s sub-contractor and supplier costs, including wages of construction labor as described in Paragraph 6. 1.2.1 along with labor/fringe benefits and burden for that labor; materials/equipment used to perform construction of Work, including rental or use of Contractor-owned equipment; rental or purchased small tools used to perform construction of Work; municipal fees and costs for water and sewer system permits, development fees, installation and meters associated with water and sewer facilities; cranes, elevators, lifts and other lifting equipment including rental, operator costs and safety inspections; delivery, erecting and dismantling; fuel, normal repairs, maintenance and service costs; and surveyor services. Costs incurred during extended equipment idle periods on the site may be declined by the Owner.