Sample Site Preparation Cost

Sample Site Preparation Cost

October   2, 2010

RE: SomeWhere Business Park  – Lot 4 & 5 Site Preparation

The following is a breakdown and explanation of the costs associated with the grading of Lots 4 and 5:

1.)    General Conditions — ($3,800.00) — this cost represents a 1.5% Bond Premium fee.
2.)    Construction Survey / Layout — ($10,000.00) — is the cost associated with Construction Stakeout for  the following items:
• Erosion and Sedimentation Control Facilities.
• Drilling and Blasting.
• Mass Rock Excavation Cut / Fill
• Final Grading of Lot 4 & 5, Access Road and Slopes.

Note: A double shift work construction operation is needed to meet the time frame of the project and also is reflected in the cost for Construction Survey / Layout.

3.)    Construction of Erosion Control Measures —  ($55,300.00) — is the cost for this item:

4.)    Grubbing & Burying Stumps — (3)(Acre)($2,500.00) = $7,500.00 — this is the cost to excavate, load, haul, clean and grind stumps into wood mulch and haul off.  Also, this unit cost is based from the original bid item.
5.)    Mass Excavation and Grading—(100,000)(C.Y.)($6.00) = $600,000.00 – this item cost consists of Drilling, Blasting, Excavating, Hauling, Placing and Compacting Rock Fill.  This Unit Price of $6.00 / C.Y. is establishment for the following reasons:

• Working double shift operations to help ensure no frost will set in rock fill material.
• Winter Conditions consisting of  snow plowing and cindering for all access roads, haul
routes and all cut and fill areas of operations to ensure safe working conditions.
• Removal of frozen or unsuitable material not to be cut or filled upon.
• Increase in overhead and project management.
• Increased equipment maintenance and repairs during winter conditions.
• Increased fluid and fuel costs due to treatment additives for winter conditions.
• The cost of light plants and personnel for night shift operations.

The Total Costs for Lot 4 & 5 – Site Preparation = $676,600

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