External Fees

External Fees represent cash transactions for goods and services provided by units within OSU to non-OSU businesses, organizations, and individuals. These fees are subject to an annual public review process. It is University policy, as well as sound fiscal policy, that External Fees fully recover the costs (including administrative) associated with providing the goods or services.

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Business Services Account Rates


15994: Special Assistance Fee - I-Lab Support Staff 
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Labor fee for personnel in the I-Lab. Assistance occurring off the OSU campus will be charged travel and per diem at cost. All materials needed for project will be provided by the user or billed at cost.
Amount Updated Submitted By Banner Index Banner Index Title Activity Code Requester
$92.00/hour 4/21/2025 Nichole Havranek RMS002 RMS - HMSC Instruction RHIL Dee Kennedy

16293: I-Lab Machine Use Cost 
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Machine use costs vary by machine due to supply and setup costs from $.40 to $5.00.
Amount Updated Submitted By Banner Index Banner Index Title Activity Code Requester
$0.40 - $5.00/hour 4/21/2025 Nichole Havranek RMS002 RMS - HMSC Instruction RHIL Dee Kennedy
 

Education


10344: Lab Class (2 hour) 
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To provide visiting programs specific instruction, lab space and materials necessary for a 2-hour lab/field course (estuary, plankton, rocky intertidal, sandy beach or benthic food web) for Non-OSU undergraduate students. A "No-Show" fee for the full amount of the class will be assessed for unexcused absences. $12.00 per student with a $150 minimum per course.
Amount Updated Submitted By Banner Index Banner Index Title Activity Code Requester
$12.00/Student 5/16/2025 Nichole Havranek RMS002 RMS - HMSC Instruction Mark Farley

10345: Lab Class (4 hour) 
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To provide visiting programs specific instruction, lab space and materials necessary for a 4-hour lab/field course (estuary, plankton, rocky intertidal, sandy beach or benthic food web) for Non-OSU undergraduate students. A "No-Show" fee for the full amount of the class will be assessed for unexcused absences. $24.00 per student with a $300 minimum per course.
Amount Updated Submitted By Banner Index Banner Index Title Activity Code Requester
$24.00/Student 5/16/2025 Nichole Havranek RMS002 RMS - HMSC Instruction Mark Farley

10346: Equipment Usage 
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Equipment use fee $1-$10 per item, per day. Fees go to the repair and replacement of these items. Specific use fees can be found at https://hmsc.oregonstate.edu/space-use.
Amount Updated Submitted By Banner Index Banner Index Title Activity Code Requester
$1.00 - $10.00/Item/Day 5/16/2025 Nichole Havranek RMS002 RMS - HMSC Instruction Mark Farley

11264: Lost Key Fee 
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Charged to a person, group of people or organization when a HMSC building key is lost. It is a per key fee. Minimum Fee Process: HMSC staff notified of lost key & key can be replaced from current supply; supply replenished later. Staff completes HMSC paperwork, issues new key from current supply - staff time estimated to complete process=15 minutes. Staff rate for .25 hour is $11.00, plus estimated freight and rekey charges of $21 to Advanced Locking Solutions, for minimum lost key fee of $32.00. Mid Fee Process: If replacement key must be ordered, staff notifies Advanced Locking Solutions, sends key blank via UPS, new key received by UPS and key issued - staff time estimated to complete process=1 hour Staff rate for 1 hour rate is $41, plus estimated freight and rekey charge of $21 to Advanced Locking Solutions, for mid range lost key fee of $65.00. Maximum Fee Process: HMSC staff notified of lost key to Director's Office or Business center which requires lock coring and rekeying of 1-7 locks. Staff completes HMSC paperwork, orders new lock cores from Advanced Locking Solutions, HMSC Trades to install locks, HMSC staff person issues new keys. Staff rate for 1 hour office plus 1 hour trades time is $102, plus estimated freight and rekey charges of $21 to Advanced Locking Solutions, plus new core lock charge from Advanced Locking Solutions estimated at $38.76 for each lock core needed. Maximum lost key fee for seven (7) new core locks is $394.00.
Amount Updated Submitted By Banner Index Banner Index Title Activity Code Requester
$32.00 - $394.00/Lost Key/based on process needed to replace 5/16/2025 Nichole Havranek RMS275 RMS - Building Operation/Maint Sheena Scarberry

11311: Classroom/Lab/Field Trip Assistant Fee 
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This fee is established to pay for an assistant's hourly salary costs regarding HMSC's Academic Program Manager project needs throughout the year. Hourly rate varies depending on assistant's ECLS status. Hourly salary rate will vary depending upon the assistant's employment status, and includes base pay and OPE. Currently, that assistant could be a Student, GRA/GTA, FRA,RA(PD), SFRA, Assistant/Associate Professor, or a Professor. The hourly rate will be computed as follows: Student=$10/hr; GRA/GTA= $30/hr; FRA=$48/hr; RA (PD)=$48/hr; SFRA=$56/hr; Asst/Associate Professor=$77/hr; Professor=$92/hr. Hourly rate for the Assistant Fee will be disclosed prior to the commencement of the activity requiring a classroom, lab, or field trip assistant.
Amount Updated Submitted By Banner Index Banner Index Title Activity Code Requester
$10.00 - $92.00/Hour 5/16/2025 Nichole Havranek RMS002 RMS - HMSC Instruction Mark Farley
 

HMSC Support


16212: HMSC Assistant Fees 
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Hourly rates for assistants at various postion levels for work completed at HMSC. Student=$16/hr; GRA/GTA=$57/hr; RA=$65/hr; SFRA=$76/hr; Instructor=$84/hr; Mgr of Ops/Res Prog Mgr=$85/hr;Asst Professor=$106/hr; Assoc Professer=$113/hr; Professor=$142/hr; Asst Director=$104/hr; Director=212/hr; IT=$56/hr; Clerical/Event Coordinator=$46/hr; Facilities=$51/hr; Custodial=$40/hr. Hourly rate for the assistant fee will be disclosed prior to the start of the activity that is requiring one.
Amount Updated Submitted By Banner Index Banner Index Title Activity Code Requester
$16.00 - $212.00/hour 5/12/2025 Nichole Havranek RMS001 RMS - HMSC Research Admin Sheena Scarberry

16487: Husbandry Coverage 
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Specialists provide limited husbandry coverage to assist researchers. Charges at .5 hr minimum. Any required supplies or consumables will be provided by the Unit requesting the service.
Amount Updated Submitted By Banner Index Banner Index Title Activity Code Requester
$80.00/hour 5/12/2025 Tanner Strom RMS042 RMS - HMSC Research Infrastructure Cinamon Moffett

16489: Water Quality Sensor Calibration/Maintenance 
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Specialists provide Water Quality Sensor Calibration/Maintenance services on a one-time or regular ongoing basis. Charges at .5 hr minimum. Any required consumables will be the responsibility of the Unit requesting the service.
Amount Updated Submitted By Banner Index Banner Index Title Activity Code Requester
$100.00/Hour 5/12/2025 Tanner Strom RMS042 RMS - HMSC Research Infrastructure Cinamon Moffett

16491: Aquatic Life Support System Design/Fabrication 
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Specialists design and/or build a custom life support system to support a project. Charges at .5 hr minimum. Any travel and/or supplies will be charged at cost.
Amount Updated Submitted By Banner Index Banner Index Title Activity Code Requester
$100.00/Hour 5/12/2025 Tanner Strom RMS042 RMS - HMSC Research Infrastructure Cinamon Moffett
 

Housing

Housing is only available to OUS/HMSC Associated Agencies and personnel, with priority given to students.


2210: Housing 
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HMSC Housing rates. See https://hmsc.oregonstate.edu/housing-costs Linens at cost - estimated at $40 Lost or Damaged Item costs at replacement cost plus labor Reservation Deposit - $50 Late Cancellation Fee - one month rent
Amount Updated Submitted By Banner Index Banner Index Title Activity Code Requester
$22.00 - $1,250.00/person/night or person/month 5/12/2025 Tanner Strom RMS014 RMS - HMSC Housing Sheena Scarberry

9559: RV Site Use 
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Restricted use by approval only.
Amount Updated Submitted By Banner Index Banner Index Title Activity Code Requester
$30.00/day or $400/month 5/16/2025 Nichole Havranek RMS014 RMS - HMSC Housing Sidney Noble

15989: Outstanding Payment 
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Charged to a person, group of people, or organization when an HMSC payment is outstanding. It is a per outstanding payment fee. Process includes time spent for staff to complete paperwork and deliver or have mailed. The postage fee will be at cost to the customer. Staff time estimated to complete process is 20 minutes. Staff rate for 20 minutes is $15.00.
Amount Updated Submitted By Banner Index Banner Index Title Activity Code Requester
$46.00/hour 5/16/2025 Nichole Havranek RMS014 RMS - HMSC Housing Sidney Noble

16250: HMSC Housing Labor Rates 
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Hourly rates for HMSC housing personnel. Operations Manager = $84/hour, Housing Coordinator = $46/hour, Facilities = $51/hour, Custodial = $40/hour, and Resident Advisor = $16/hour. Hourly rate will be disclosed prior to the start of the activity that is requiring one.
Amount Updated Submitted By Banner Index Banner Index Title Activity Code Requester
$16.00 - $84.00/hour 5/12/2025 Tanner Strom RMS014 RMS - HMSC Housing Sheena Scarberry
 

Port Orford Field Station


15032: Scuba Tank Fill Station 
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Scuba Tank Fill Station with Staff Assistance.
Amount Updated Submitted By Banner Index Banner Index Title Activity Code Requester
$5.00/Unit 5/16/2025 Nichole Havranek RMS051 RMS - Port Orford Dept Admin Thomas Calvanese

15056: Port Orford Seminar Room Rental Daily Rate 
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Port Orford Seminar Room Rental Daily Rate. Furnished with tables and chairs which can be rearranged. The room has a small deck, and two bathrooms. There is a small kitchenette with sink and refrigerator. Fully equipped kitchen available in adjacent building. Equipment: 70" monitor for presentations and video conferencing via polycom. Includes internet access, and built-in computer operated by a wireless keyboard. Free LAN and wireless access in the entire station. Capacity: 40 (20 at tables, 20 chairs only).
Amount Updated Submitted By Banner Index Banner Index Title Activity Code Requester
$50.00/Day 5/12/2025 Tanner Strom RMS051 RMS - Port Orford Dept Admin XPOR Thomas Calvanese

15060: Port Orford Suite (A or B) Lodging Rental 
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Port Orford Suite (A or B) Lodging Rental. Fee to cover building management staffing, janitorial service, and utilities costs. Daily fee is $20/day, monthly fee is $359/month.
Amount Updated Submitted By Banner Index Banner Index Title Activity Code Requester
$20.00 - $359.00/Day or Month 5/12/2025 Tanner Strom RMS051 RMS - Port Orford Dept Admin XPOR Thomas Calvanese

15771: Station Manager and Staff Labor 
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Station Manager time $74/hour. Staff time $35/hour.
Amount Updated Submitted By Banner Index Banner Index Title Activity Code Requester
$35.00 - $74.00/Hour 5/12/2025 Tanner Strom RMS051 RMS - Port Orford Dept Admin XPOR Thomas Calvanese

16612: Wet AND Dry Lab space (Daily) 
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Fee for one station in both the Wet and Dry labs. The cost is $20 per day, $75 per week, or $250 per month.
Amount Updated Submitted By Banner Index Banner Index Title Activity Code Requester
$20.00/Day 5/20/2025 Tanner Strom RMS051 RMS - Port Orford Dept Admin Tanner Strom

16613: Wet or Dry lab space (Daily) 
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Use of one station in either the Wet or Dry Lab. Fee is $10 per station for the day, $50 for the week, or $175 for the month.
Amount Updated Submitted By Banner Index Banner Index Title Activity Code Requester
$10.00/Day 5/20/2025 Tanner Strom RMS051 RMS - Port Orford Dept Admin Tanner Strom
 

R/V Elakha Rental Rates

Users requiring extraordinary staging time to prepare the vessel (or remove equipment form the vessel) for a cruise will be charged actual expenses for the time including, crew salary, travel, port fees, and equipment operation charges.


15860: R/V Elakha - Additional Load/Crane/Cleanup Time 
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For Elakha cruises requiring loading, crane, and/or cleanup time in excess of 1 hour. Up to 1 hour of load time/crane/cleanup time is included in base rate.
Amount Updated Submitted By Banner Index Banner Index Title Activity Code Requester
$103.00/Hour 5/14/2025 Sydnee Engebo RMO244 RMO - Vessel Ops RV Elakha Christine Golden

16581: R/V Elakha Rental Rate <8 hours 
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R/V Elakha day use fee for up to 8 hours with captain and deckhand. Includes fuel and up to one hour of mobilization/demobilization time.
Amount Updated Submitted By Banner Index Banner Index Title Activity Code Requester
$4,090.00/Day 4/16/2025 Sydnee Engebo RMO244 RMO - Vessel Ops RV Elakha Ethan Roth

16583: R/V Elakha Daily Rate >8 hours 
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R/V Elakha day use fee for over 8 hours with captain and deckhand. Includes fuel and up to one hour of mobilization/demobilization time.
Amount Updated Submitted By Banner Index Banner Index Title Activity Code Requester
$6,517.00/Day 4/16/2025 Sydnee Engebo RMO244 RMO - Vessel Ops RV Elakha Ethan Roth
 

R/V Pacific Storm


15824: Pacific Storm Mobilization/Demobilization 
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Time spent for mobilization, demobilization, and standby over two hours will be billed at this hourly rate. The first two hours of mob/demob are included in the R/V Pac Storm day rates.
Amount Updated Submitted By Banner Index Banner Index Title Activity Code Requester
$705.00/Hour 4/16/2025 Dee Kennedy RMO242 RMO - Vessel Ops RV Pacific Storm Dee Kennedy

15825: R/V Pacific Storm Daily Rate <12 hours 
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R/V Pacific Storm day use fee for up to 12 hours with captain, mate, and engineer. Includes fuel and up to two hours of mobilization/demobilization. Additional mob/demob time will be billed at the hourly rate established in the fee book. Additional expenses not covered in fee (e.g., crew travel, moorage outside of Newport) will be paid directly by user or billed at cost. A standby rate of $1500/day will be assessed for days requested on the final cruise plan that go unused for reasons other than weather or operating conditions that are generally outside users' control.
Amount Updated Submitted By Banner Index Banner Index Title Activity Code Requester
$12,000.00/Day 4/16/2025 Dee Kennedy RMO242 RMO - Vessel Ops RV Pacific Storm Dee Kennedy

15827: R/V Pacific Storm Daily Rate >12 hours 
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R/V Pacific Storm day use fee for more than 12 hours with captain, mate, and engineer. Includes fuel and up to two hours of mobilization/demobilization. Additional mob/demob time will be billed at the hourly rate established in the fee book. Additional expenses not covered in fee (e.g., crew travel, moorage outside of Newport) will be paid directly by user or billed at cost. A cook can be requested and billed to user at cost in addition to $30/person/day for science party food. A standby rate of $1500/day will be assessed for days requested on the final cruise plan that go unused for reasons other than weather or operating conditions that are generally outside users' control.
Amount Updated Submitted By Banner Index Banner Index Title Activity Code Requester
$14,444.00/Day 4/16/2025 Dee Kennedy RMO242 RMO - Vessel Ops RV Pacific Storm Kennedy Kennedy

16351: Captain and Crew Labor 
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Hourly labor rates for Captain and crew. Regular hourly pay is: First Captain $92, Chief Mate $77, Engineer $98, Deckhand $69, and Cook $70. Overtime rate is 1.5 x hourly rate: First Captain $138, Chief Mate $115.50, Engineer $147, Deckhand $103.50, and Cook $105. These labor rates will be charged when a voyage requires more than the standard crew included in basic ship operations.
Amount Updated Submitted By Banner Index Banner Index Title Activity Code Requester
$69.00 - $92.00/hour 4/14/2025 Dee Kennedy RMO242 RMO - Vessel Ops RV Pacific Storm Dee Kennedy

16448: Technical Services 
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Technical services that include, but are not limited to, vessel engineering or modifications, consulting, voyage planning, expediting for scientific team, receiving and storing field gear, using forklift to off load and store scientific equipment, science support for assistance in deployment/recovery of gear, or installing user supplied equipment. Such services are not considered as routine and therefore are not included in the Pacific Storm usage fees. Overtime rate is 1.5 x hourly rate. Master $92/hr, Chief Mate $79/hr, Chief Engineer $98/hr, Research Coordinator $100/hr, FRA $73/hr, and Fiscal Manager $92/hr.
Amount Updated Submitted By Banner Index Banner Index Title Activity Code Requester
$73.00 - $100.00/hour 4/14/2025 Dee Kennedy RMO242 RMO - Vessel Ops RV Pacific Storm Dee Kennedy
 

Room Rentals

The group using the room is responsible for doing their own set-up, break-down, and cleaning up. Room needs to be left in the same condition and configuration as found at the start of the usage. HMSC tenant groups are exempt from meeting room rental but pay external rates for the rental of the Auditorium, Dining Hall, Gazebo and Visitor Center.

Fees for additional custodial service, repairs/damages, supplies consumed during rentals and/or modifications to space will be at cost and external party will be notified in advance. HMSC executive committee will mediate any disputes. Recovery of wet lab supplies will be charged at cost of supplies used, for rental and use of the wet lab. No charge will apply if users bring own lab supplies. Additional information can be found at http://hmsc.oregonstate.edu/room-costs and http://hmsc.oregonstate.edu/room-descriptions-photos.


2194: HMSC Room Rentals 
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Room rentals as described at http://hmsc.oregonstate.edu/room-descriptions-photos and http://hmsc.oregonstate.edu/room-costs.
Amount Updated Submitted By Banner Index Banner Index Title Activity Code Requester
$65.00 - $450.00/day 5/16/2025 Nichole Havranek RMS275 RMS - Building Operation/Maint Sheena Scarberry

2207: Visiting Scientist Office Rental 
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Fee to charge visiting scientists use of HMSC office space.
Amount Updated Submitted By Banner Index Banner Index Title Activity Code Requester
$2.00/sq. ft/month 5/16/2025 Nichole Havranek RMS275 RMS - Building Operation/Maint Sheena Scarberry

2208: Visiting Scientist Lab Space/Cold Room 
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Fee to charge visiting scientists use of HMSC lab and cold storage space.
Amount Updated Submitted By Banner Index Banner Index Title Activity Code Requester
$3.00/sq.ft./month 5/16/2025 Nichole Havranek RMS275 RMS - Building Operation/Maint Sheena Scarberry
 

Ship Laboratory Van Services

Provides common-use of container vans provided by NSF for Ship Operations and Principal Investigators using UNOLS Vessels.

Rental fee will cover the container van storage and maintenance.


3146: General Purpose Van Rental 
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Provides common-use of container vans provided by NSF for Ship Operations and Principal Investigators. Fee is daily rental for both UNOLS and non-UNOLS vessels.
Amount Updated Submitted By Banner Index Banner Index Title Activity Code Requester
$70.00/Day 5/6/2025 Sydnee Engebo S2501P OSO - PROG Lerczak S2501A Van Pool Christine Golden

9684: Isotope Van Rentals 
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Provide an isotope van for scientists needing to use radioactive materials. Fee is daily rental for both UNOLS and non-UNOLS vessels.
Amount Updated Submitted By Banner Index Banner Index Title Activity Code Requester
$100.00/Day 5/6/2025 Sydnee Engebo S2501P OSO - PROG Lerczak S2501A Van Pool Christine Golden

9685: Cold Van Rental 
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Provides a temperature-controlled portable laboratory space for work requiring a refrigerated environment down to 4 degrees Celsius. Fee is daily rental for both UNOLS and non-UNOLS vessels.
Amount Updated Submitted By Banner Index Banner Index Title Activity Code Requester
$100.00/Day 5/6/2025 Sydnee Engebo S2501P OSO - PROG Lerczak S2501A Van Pool Christine Golden

14434: Calibration Van 
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Provides common-use of calibration van by NSF for Ship Operations and Principal Investigators. Fee is daily rental for both UNOLS and non-UNOLS vessels.
Amount Updated Submitted By Banner Index Banner Index Title Activity Code Requester
$70.00/Day 5/6/2025 Sydnee Engebo S2501P OSO - PROG Lerczak S2501A Van Pool Christine Golden
 

Support Services


9771: Ship Operations - Visiting Vessels and Logistics 
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Port services including but not limited to: Electrical shore power, shop support, field support, diving services, and labor by Ship Ops personnel. Electricity and water charged at actual cost. Berthing is charged at $1.00 per foot per day.
Amount Updated Submitted By Banner Index Banner Index Title Activity Code Requester
At Cost 5/6/2025 Sydnee Engebo RMO241 RMO - Vessel Operations Facilities R060 Christine Golden

10672: 35 Ton Shore Crane With Operator 
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Shore crane is used for lifting heavy items on and off trucks and ships.
Amount Updated Submitted By Banner Index Banner Index Title Activity Code Requester
$193.00/Hour 5/7/2025 Sydnee Engebo RMO241 RMO - Vessel Operations Facilities R060 Christine Golden

15519: 3,500# or 8,000# Capacity Forklift Rental with Operator 
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Forklift to lift pallets and other equipment on and off trucks and to move items around the pier and buildings.
Amount Updated Submitted By Banner Index Banner Index Title Activity Code Requester
$97.00/Hour 5/7/2025 Sydnee Engebo RMO241 RMO - Vessel Operations Facilities R060 Christine Golden

15864: 3,500# or 8,000# Capacity Forklift Rental with Operator Outside Operational Hours 
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Forklift to lift pallets and other equipment on and off trucks and to move items around the pier and buildings during non-operating hours. Contact CEOAS Ship Operations for details on regular operating hours.
Amount Updated Submitted By Banner Index Banner Index Title Activity Code Requester
$86.00/Hour 5/7/2025 Sydnee Engebo RMO241 RMO - Vessel Operations Facilities R060 Christine Golden

15865: 20,000# capacity forklift with operator outside operational hours 
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Forklift to lift pallets and other equipment on and off trucks and to move items around the pier and buildings during non-operating hours. Contact CEOAS Ship Operations for details on regular operating hours.
Amount Updated Submitted By Banner Index Banner Index Title Activity Code Requester
$110.00/Hour 5/5/2025 Sydnee Engebo RMO241 RMO - Vessel Operations Facilities R060

15866: 35 Ton Shore Crane with operator outside operational hours 
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For lifting heavy items on and off trucks and ships during non-operating hours. Contact CEOAS Ship Operations for details on regular operating hours.
Amount Updated Submitted By Banner Index Banner Index Title Activity Code Requester
$215.00/Hour 5/6/2025 Sydnee Engebo RMO241 RMO - Vessel Operations Facilities R060 Christine Golden

16329: 20,000# capacity forklift with operator 
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Forklift to lift pallets and other equipment on and off trucks and to move items around the pier and buildings.
Amount Updated Submitted By Banner Index Banner Index Title Activity Code Requester
$97.00/Hour 5/7/2025 Sydnee Engebo RMO241 RMO - Vessel Operations Facilities R060 Christine Golden
 
 
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