F E E   S C H E D U L E
(June-2004)
(click here to download a copy of the Fee Schedule in PDF format)

Hourly Rates | Notes | Expenses | Travel | Computer Services | Reproduction | Warranty | Invoicing
Ownership | Equipment | Consumables (Inspection) | Office and Personnel Trailer | Specialized Testing

I.       HOURLY RATES

- NOTES –

1.  Deposition and Trial for Senior Engineering Consultants will be billed at a day rate.

2.  The above hourly rates apply to work performed in the United States.  For projects outside the United States amended rate schedule will be applied.

3.  For drafting and secretarial personnel, over time rates of 1.50 times the hourly rate shall be used for all hours over 8 hours in one day or 40 hours in one week.

4.  Hours worked on Saturday, Sunday and holidays will be billed at the overtime rate.

5. When an employee works for more than one Client the overtime will be divided in proportion to the amount of straight time charged to each client

6.  ES is authorized to work up to 50 hours per week without prior approval.

7. Offshore rates of 1.3 times the hourly rate shall be used for all personnel.

8. Offshore time will be billed at a minimum of 12 hours each day or the actual time worked in excess of 12 hours each day.

9.  Rates for personnel not listed or for special assignment will be furnished upon request. back to top

II.  EXPENSES

1.  All travel, meal, and living expenses for client authorized travel will be billed at cost.

2.  All other project cost such as computer services, long distance telephone charges, telex cost, courier, and supplies, etc. will be billed at cost. back to top

III.  TRAVEL

Automobile

1.  Client authorized travel by automobile will be billed at $1.00 per mile.

2.  Car rental (4 employees per car), fuel and insurance as required will be billed at cost plus 10%.

Airlines

Client authorized travel by air will be coach class for all domestic travel and either business or first class for international travel, based on availability. back to top

IV.  COMPUTER SERVICES

 1.  Use of company computers will be billed at a rate of $10.00 per hour.

2.  Use of company computers for in-house engineering programs will be billed at a rate of $50.00 per hour. back to top

V.  REPRODUCTION

 Reproduction will be provided by third party service billed at cost.

VI. WARRANTY

Services provided will be performed using sound and generally accepted engineering practices.  The services will be performed with the understanding that should any of the services provided be unsatisfactory due to human error, omission or otherwise, ESI’s liability shall be limited to performing corrective services of the type originally provided. back to top

VII. INVOICING

Invoices will be submitted monthly. Each invoice will contain documentation for all charges.  Payment is due within thirty (30) days of the invoice date. All payments are in US dollars. “Not to Exceed Contracts” may be arranged to limit expenses for various aspects of the work scope. back to top

VIII.  OWNERSHIP

Both ESI and Client shall be fully vested in the ownership of all drawings, specifications and miscellaneous items produced.  Either party may use drawings, specifications or miscellaneous items as desired provided the end result of that use is not detrimental to either party. back to top

IX.  EQUIPMENT

1.  ESI supplied inspection equipment will be rented to client on basis as set forth in the ESI’s Inspection and Testing Rental Equipment Rates (see Appendix B)

2. If ESI is required to rent other or specialized equipment the cost will be reimbursable at cost plus 10%. back to top

X.  CONSUMABLES (INSPECTION)

1.  All equipment related tangibles, such as batteries, cleaning material, telebrineller bars, etc. will be billed at cost.

2.  All inspection aid consumables, such as dye penetrants, cleaning fluids, flashlights, etc. will be billed at cost. back to top

XI.  OFFICE AND PERSONNEL TRAILER

The client will be required to furnish ESI a suitable office trailer with telephone, lighting and restroom facilities at temporary job sites. back to top

XII. SPECIALIZED TESTING

Charges for testing equipment or specialized laboratory services will be billed at cost plus 10%

XIII.  CONTRACT PERSONNEL

Charges for Contract Personnel will be billed at cost plus 25%. back to top