zmVault/pdi-accubid-equipment.md

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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.