New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 20 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Chapter 5 - PETROLEUM STORAGE TANKS
Part 123 - CORRECTIVE ACTION FUND ADMINISTRATION
Section 20.5.123.2324 - CONTRACTOR FEE SCHEDULE
Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 6, March 26, 2024
A. Hourly billing rates listed in subsection C below shall conform to the Professional Services categories defined in subsection B of this section. Payment will be based on task(s) performed. Professional services not explicitly listed in this fee schedule may not be billed without prior negotiation and pre-approval by the department. The department may require justification.
B. The professional services categories are defined as follows:
C. Professional Service Rates:
Professional services |
Hourly rate |
Principal scientist |
$175.00 |
Senior scientist |
$145.00 |
Project scientist/engineer-manager |
$115.00 |
Staff scientist/engineer |
$95.00 |
Field technician |
$85.00 |
Draftsperson |
$85.00 |
Administrator |
$80.00 |
Secretary |
$50.00 |
Clerk |
$45.00 |
D. Field Equipment Costs:
Field equipment |
Cost per day |
Carbon monoxide, sulphur dioxide oxide and oxygen meters |
$50.00 |
Water quality meter |
$50.00 |
Dissolved oxygen meter (water) |
$37.50 |
Electroconductivity meter |
$47.50 |
Explosimeter |
$42.50 |
Fluid field detector |
$30.00 |
Interface probe |
$65.00 |
Organic vapor meter |
$70.00 |
Photoionization detector |
$70.00 |
Flame ionization detector |
$75.00 |
pH Meter |
$22.50 |
Other. Costs shall be pre-approved by the department. The department may require justification. |
E. Per diem and mileage will be paid in accordance with 2.42.2 NMAC, Regulations Governing the Per Diem and Mileage Act. The department shall only approve mileage reimbursement for travel within New Mexico.
F. Earth-moving equipment. Costs shall be pre-approved by the department. The department may require justification:
G. Well Supplies. Costs shall be pre-approved by the department. The department may require justification:
H. Drilling. Costs shall be pre-approved by the department. The department may require justification:
I. Lab services. Costs shall be pre-approved by the department. The department may require justification:
J. The contractor shall provide justification or documentation upon request of the department for proposed costs subject to this part.
K. Subcontractor costs shall be billed at cost. The department may require three bids for subcontracted services.