Departmental Rates & Fees

Fixed Fees for Commonly Requested Work 

Work Type Fixed Fee
PAIN - Repaint average office (up to 150 sf with 10 ft ceilings) $675.00
ELEC - Install one to nine power/data drops1 $575.00 each
ELEC – Install ten or more power/data drops1 $475.00 each 
ELEC, CARP - Install client-provided TV Bracket with (power/data1) $ 925.00 
CARP - Install client-provided TV Bracket (excludes power/data) $ 350.00 
CARP - Provide and install standard markerboard (includes miscellaneous materials, labor and contingency). See table below for markerboard fixed fees.

Markerboard Installation Fixed Fees

Size Cost
2’-0” x 3’-0” $ 340.00 
2’-0” x 4’-0”  $ 360.00 
3’-0” x 4’-0”  $ 415.00 
4’-0” x 4’-0” $ 480.00 
4’-0” x 5’-0”  $ 560.00 
4’-0” x 6’-0”  $ 685.00
4’-0” x 8’-0”  $ 820.00 
4’-0” x 10’-0”  $ 1015.00 
4’-0” x 12’-0” $ 1290.00 
4’-0” x 14’-0” $ 1460.00 
4’-0” x 16’-0”  $ 1570.00 
1Fixed fee for lay-in ceiling applications only. Certain facilities require an estimate due to the building construction (hard ceilings) and proximity of panels.

Contracted Services Support Fee per Policy 704.1

This fee is applied as a percentage (1.25%) of the total project cost, inclusive of both contracted design and construction services.

Labor Rates

Labor Type Hourly Rate
Carpenter Shop - Skilled Tradesman $69.01
Labor Shop $48.41
Custodial Worker $42.13
Electric Shop - Skilled Tradesman $72.10
Garage - Skilled Tradesman $49.29
Grounds Shop  $59.79
Heating Plant - Skilled Tradesman $81.55
HVAC - Skilled Tradesman $72.10
Paint Shop - Skilled Tradesman $69.01
Plumbing Shop - Skilled Tradesman $72.10
Power Distribution - Skilled Tradesman $72.83
Recycling - Maintenance Worker $38.67
Tool Crib Worker $48.41

Key Office Rates

Staff / Faculty / Student Key Replacement Types Cost Per Key
Key Replacement - Individual $100
Key Replacement – Sub Master $200
Key Replacement – Building Master $300
Key Replacement - FAMA Utility or Restricted Area $500
Key Replacement - Gate Opener / Bollard Key $100
Deposit for Special Event / Temporary Use – Individual Key $50
Deposit for Special Event / Temporary Use – Bollard Key or Gate Opener $50
Vendor / Non-University Entity Use Vendor / Non-University Entity Rate Per Key
Deposit for Special Event / Temporary Use – Individual Key $150
Deposit for Special Event / Temporary Use – Bollard Key or Gate Opener $150
Contractor Key Type Contractor Rate Per Key
Deposit – Bollard Key or Gate Opener $500
Deposit – Individual Key $100
Deposit – Sub Master Key $500
Deposit – Building Master Key $1000
Deposit – Utility Service Key $2000
Deposit – Restricted Area Key $2500
Late Return & Renewal Fee Applies to Contractors engaged thru IDIQ, JOC, and Capital Programs where retention is being held on contract. $ 125.00 per Key for each 30-day period past due.
Returned Check Fee (Applies to all Key Holders) $35

Utility Rates 

Utility Type Cost Per Unit
Chilled Water $156/1000 ton hour
Steam $20.25/1000 lbs.
Electricity Cost + $0.0136905 / kWh
Natural Gas Cost + $12.50 / 100 CCF
Water/Sewer Cost + $0.12235 / 100 gal
Boiler Monitoring $18.00 per site, per unit
Recycling $19.44/cu. yd. per pickup
Solid Waste Cost + $0.011347
Stormwater Utility No Charge

Remote Utility Systems & Fees 

Remote Utility Systems Type Cost Per Unit
HVAC $2,750/ton
Steam Generation $65/pound per hour
Electrical Distribution $250/ kVA

CESU Markup Calculation 

Purchase/Service Type Sample Calculation Notes
Purchase Price $1.00  
Actual Markup (15%) $ .15  
Frieght Recovery (1%) $ .01  
Tax Value $.0985 purchase price + freight value x tax (9.75%)
Charge-out Price $1.2585  

Storage Space

Cost Parameters
$ .50 per square foot, per month
$5.00 per square foot, per year

Garage Hazardous Waste Fees

Service Type Per Item/Each Per Invoice
Light Car & Truck Service (Shop/Supply Waste Fee)   0.04% of Total Invoice, $2.50 Minimum
Battery Disposal Fee   0.04% of Total Invoice, $2.50 Minimum
Mount Tractor/Truck Tires (20", 22", 24")   0.04% of Total Invoice, $2.50 Minimum
Big Truck/Tractor Service (Shop/Supply Waste Fee) $25 EA  
Mount/Balance Supplies (4 Tires up to 16") $5 SET $2.50 Minimum
FM Tire Disposal Fee $8 EA  
Boston Mtn. Solid Waste Fee (Large Truck/Tractor Tires) $10 EA