Okla. Admin. Code § 252:515-27-51

Current through Vol. 42, No. 4, November 1, 2024

Section 252:515-27-51 - Cost estimates for closure and post-closure

(a)Determine cost estimate from unit costs. Cost estimate for closure and post-closure shall be determined by completing the worksheets in Appendix H and I, respectively.

(b)Deviation from unit costs using bids. Deviations from the unit costs for one or more individual tasks identified in Appendix H or I may be approved by using the average of three current bids. The following shall be submitted to the DEQ for approval:

(1) identification of the task(s) for which bids will be provided;

(2) a statement of work fully describing the actions necessary for completion of the task(s) identified; and

(3) written bids from three independent contractors not affiliated with the owner/operator. The bids shall be dated within 30 days of submittal and be an estimate of the contractor's cost for performing the work identified in the statement of work on behalf of the State of Oklahoma.

(c)Deviation from unit costs using actual costs. Deviations from the unit costs for one or more of the individual tasks identified in Appendix H or I may be approved by using actual costs paid within the previous six (6) months by the owner/operator for work performed. The following shall be submitted to the DEQ for approval:

(1) identification of the task(s) for which actual costs will be provided;

(2) a statement of work from the contractor, fully describing the work done to meet the requirements of the task(s); and

(3) written documentation from the contractor identifying his cost to the owner/operator for performance of the task.

(d)Tasks not specified in Appendix H or I. If a disposal facility has unique tasks required under its approved closure or post-closure plan that are not identified in Appendix H or I, those tasks shall be identified and the costs estimated in accordance with (b)(1) through (b)(3) or (c)(1) through (c)(3) of this Section.

(e)DEQ approval required. The completed worksheets, bid documentation, and/or actual cost documentation shall be submitted to the DEQ for approval.

Okla. Admin. Code § 252:515-27-51

Added at 20 Ok Reg 1151, eff 6-1-03