Supplier Requirements Manual - AK Steel

LABOR KEY REMINDERS:Note 1: Labor rates invoiced must be listed on job class sheets, in Pricing Agreementssigned by both parties, or have prior written approval.Note 2: Rates invoiced shall include Overhead, Small Tools (see attached sample list),Consumables (see attached sample list), and Standard Personal ProtectiveEquipment (PPE). These items cannot be charged separately.Note 3: Only productive time may be invoiced. OSHA time, site specific training,sickness, bereavement, jury duty, vacation and the like cannot be invoiced.Note 4: On-site idle time may be invoiced only to the extent it results solely due toactions by AK Steel and is in excess of 30 minutes AFTER notification of AKSteel operating management or Representative by Contractor / ServiceProvider.Note 5: Holidays are limited to holidays recognized by AK Steel and may only beNote 6:billed when worked.All travel time and expenses shall be pre-approved by AK Steel Management.Unless explicitly agreed upon otherwise the following shall apply:a. All travel expenses shall be billed at cost.b. IRS mileage rates will apply for all personal or Contractor-ownedvehicles.c. For rental vehicles, rental and gasoline expenses shall be billed at costinstead of using IRS mileage rates.d. Travel and per diem expenses will only be paid for travel over 60miles, one way.Note 7: Travel costs shall consist of usual, customary and reasonable fees. Rental carsshall be “Economy” class.II. MATERIALSA. Material cost documentation including, but not limited to Supplier’s invoice for materialsand the like, are required.B. Supporting documentation for the invoiced Material cost must include any Sub-Supplier’s invoice.C. The following items are examples of appropriate Material costs:1. General purchases such as bolts, lumber, or other hardware or materials. Thirdparty invoices should be attached as pricing backup and the amount usedindicated and costs thereof extended.2. Materials included in AK Steel’s Purchase Order.3. Any engineered or specialized material or equipment not considered generalconstruction materials may be purchased by Contractor under the followingconditions:a. Such purchases must be approved in writing by Owner prior topurchase.b. Purchase must be at the most favorable cost consistent with therequired specifications and delivery requirements of the job. Wheretime allows, such purchases must be competitively bid.c. Contractor may add a mark-up to the cost of purchased materials.AK Steel Supplier Requirements Page 19 of 55Revised 01/13