Specific Cost Issues

1. What costs are allowed for utility locates and potholing/coring to intrusively locate or “daylight” utilities?
2. Are costs associated with preparation of Reimbursement Applications (RAPs) eligible for reimbursement?

1.      What costs are allowed for utility locates and potholing/coring to intrusively locate or “daylight” utilities?

         Reasonable Cost Guidelines (4-7-3) allow 8 hrs for utility locates at the Staff Scientist level (subcontractor oversight).  OPS will allow utility locates and coring/potholing.

2.       Are costs associated with preparation of Reimbursement Applications (RAPs) eligible for reimbursement?

         Yes; costs associated with the preparation of RAPs that are submitted after April 1, 2004 are reimbursable at 1% of the total amount of the approved application (after any deductibles and percent reductions) up to a maximum of $2,000 per event.  These costs will not be included on the EFS, but should be coded as PWC 4, AC z., TLC 15 in RAPs.