---
title: PDI Accubid Equipment
tags:
  - occupational/closeout
  - type/guide
---
# PDI Accubid Closeout: Equipment

> [!important] Disclaimer
> This is my interpretation of what is meant by the cost names,
> not necessarily how each is used in practice.
> To that, it appears many are not used at all.

Clear **Markup %** for all lines.

> [!tip]
> Reference similar jobs for equipment allocation.
> Total cost is expected to be ~1% of Base Bid

`SITE OFFICE TRAILER (per Month)`

As stated.

`SITE STORAGE 40' CONNEX (per Month)`

As stated.

`Mobile Lock (formerly TattleTale)`

Crew phone storage

`AUGER ON BOBCAT (per pole)`

Augur hole for site pole foundation

`MINI EXCAVATOR (per Month)`
`EXCAVATOR - 11,000LB HYDRAULIC (per Month)`
`BACKHOE 4WD (per Month)`
`BACKHOE 4WD W/ OPERATOR (per Month)`

Conventional excavation.
Which is optimal is subject to debate
based on exact scenario.

`BOBCAT (per Month)`

Skid-steer loader.
Can be fitted with specialized attachments:
Forks, augur, dozer bucket, etc.

`DITCH WITCH WB (per Month)`
`DITCH WITCH RIDE ON (per Month)`

Less versatile excavation machine

"WB" = Walk-Behind

`PLATE COMPACTOR (per Month)`

Also called "tamps" or "tampers",
Used to compact backfilled soil.

`ELECTRIC BENDER 2" (per Month)`
`HYDRAULIC BENDER 4" (per Month)`

For bending conduit larger than 1-1/4".

`WIRE PULLER (per Month)`

Nickname "tugger".

`THREADER - HANDHELD 2" (per Month)`
`THREADER -  HD MOUNT 4"(per Month)`

For field threading RMC and IMC conduit.

`HYPRESS TOOL (per Week)`

For crimping conductor compression fittings.

`HI POT TESTER (per Week)`

Megohmmeter.
Nickname "Megger".
Used to verify conductor insulation integrity after install.

`UTV (per Month)`

Utility Terrain Vehicle
Like a fancy golf cart.
Used to transport privileged individuals about the job site.

`MANLIFT - 40' (per Month)`
`MANLIFT - 80' (per Month)`

Single worker lift.
Trade name "Genie".

`CRANE - 50 TON (per Day)`

Large equipment handling:
switchgear, generators, etc.

`PUMP 2" W/ 20' HOSE  (per Month)`

Used for excavation dewatering.

`FORKLIFT (per ...)`

Conventional forklift.

`LULL / SHOOTING BOOM LIFT (per ...)`

Telehandler forklift

`SCISSOR LIFT - 19' (per ...)`

Working platform for multiple

`CONCRETE SAW (per ...)`

As stated.
Should not usually be necessary for new construction.

`ROAD PLATES - 8X12 STEEL TRAFFIC RATED`

For covering trenches through roadways.

`TRENCH BOX - 10x10 STEEL TRENCH BOX 4" WALL`

Trench wall support,
necessary for large excavations.

`TWO-WAY RADIO`

As stated.
Often replaced by cell phones.

`TOTAL STATION (per Month)`

Robotic Total Station (RTS)

Survey equipment used to layout equipment:
usually light fixtures, site or interior.
