Cost-Estimating

What are the requirements for debris estimates?

The requirements for debris estimatesinclude: ​

  • Providing a detailed description of work     locations. ​
  • Including estimated quantities by type of debris     for debris removal. ​
  • Ensuring that the total estimated cost is     reasonable, supported by documentation, and includes itemized cost     estimates with the basis for the estimate. ​
  • Details on labor, including mutual aid.
  • Information on insurance policies.
  • Details on equipment. ​
  • Details on supplies. ​
  • For contract work, documentation to support the     estimate and debris monitoring information if applicable. ​
  • Other Emergency Work costs like travel, meals, and     miscellaneous expenses.
  • Debris estimates must be based on the type and     quantity of debris generated by the eligible work. ​
  • Estimates should include the costs associated with     debris removal, reduction, disposal, and monitoring. ​
  • Debris estimates must comply with FEMA guidelines     and regulations to ensure accuracy and eligibility for reimbursement. ​
  • Applicants are responsible for providing detailed     documentation and justification for debris estimates to support the     funding request. ​
  • FEMA reviews and approves debris estimates to     determine the eligibility of costs for reimbursement under the Public     Assistance Program. ​
  • Debris estimates should be specific, detailed,     accurate, and verifiable, reflecting the actual debris generated by the     disaster event.

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