OAR 330-130-0060: Service Charges

Charges to the agency by the department for services shall be as follows: (1) Class 1 Buildings: (a) The charges by the department to the agency will be based on an hourly rate for the actual hours worked on the project. Hourly rates charged by the department and invoiced to the agency will include salary, other payroll expenses, the federally allowed indirect rate for the department, staff travel expenses, other service or supply costs, and administrative costs. Invoices may be submitted to the agency by the department monthly commencing one month after notification. Invoices will provide the hours of service and the hourly rate. The maximum charge shall be calculated at $0.002 for each dollar of capital construction cost unless otherwise agreed to in writing by the agency and the department. (b) To ensure the agency receives the final invoice prior to closing their construction accounts, the department may invoice in advance for final building inspections and post-occupancy energy use tracking. (2) Class 2 Buildings. No charge unless the agency chooses to enter into an interagency agreement with the department. (3) Charges do not include design team or energy analyst services. The agency must obtain these services directly. Charges include all services provided by the department or their representative in fulfilling the requirements described in these rules. Charges do not include services such as described in section 330-130-0040(9) "Expanded Services" provided by the department. (4) The director may waive charges for special circumstances including, but not limited to, demonstration or pilot projects. (5) All charges are subject to review and adjustment by the director of the department.