Choice Bagging Equipment

CBE, LTD. RATE SHEET FOR INSTALLATION, STARTUP & FIELD SERVICE

INSTALLATION: Includes, but is not limited to, uncrating the machine, moving it into position, leveling the machine(s), conveyors and ancillary equipment, connect all the required communications, electrical power and air supply properly (at this point, electrical power and air supply should not be turned On). In order that field service charges are minimized on new installations, we recommend that field wiring and utility hook-ups should be completed by the time our technician arrives; Input voltage, motor rotation, ampere draw of motors, continuity of circuits and switch functions should have been checked.

Start-Up: Includes, but is not limited to, verifying voltage compatibility, air pressure and overall functionality. Set-up and fine-tune the equipment to the customer’s satisfaction. Give a complete training in order to cover operation, safety and maintenance tips.

Field Service: CBE, Ltd offers its services rebuilding, maintaining and upgrading open mouth and/or valve bag-packaging machinery of any make or model in the field. Our technicians have over 25 years experience servicing packaging machinery and can typically be on site within 24 hours of a call. A purchase order must be cut for the minimum amount at the time of initial service. Work is based on a normal eight (8) hour day, with a minimum charge of four (4) hours

SERVICE RATES: SERVICE CALL REGISTRATION DATE AND TIME ARE BASED ON RECEPTION OF MAILED OR FAXED P.O. VERBAL ORDERS ARE NOT ACCEPTED. CHARGES WILL INCLUDE ALL TRAVELING AND LIVING EXPENSES INCURRED BY CBE, LTD.’S TECHNICAL REPRESENTATIVE ON THE CUSTOMER’S BEHALF. TRAVEL EXPENSES INCLUDE: TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM AIRPORTS, TRAINS, OR BUS DEPOTS; AIR, TRAIN OR BUS FARE; CAR RENTAL CHARGES; PRIVATE CAR USE BY TECHNICAL REPRESENTATIVE WILL BE RATED AT $0.505 PER MILE. LIVING EXPENSES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, LODGING AND MEALS. MEALS ARE CHARGED ON A PER DIEM BASIS OF $45.00 WITHOUT RECEIPTS. WHEN COSTS ARE IN EXCESS OF THIS RATE RECEIPTS WILL BE SUBMITTED. SERVICE RATES ARE AS FOLLOWS:

$56.00 per hour for travel time on normal working days
$85.00 hour for work time on normal working days (contiguous 48 U.S. States Only)
$127.00 per hour for overtime on normal working days and weekends
$127.00 per hour for straight time on international service calls on normal working days.
$170.00 per hour for overtime on international service calls

Choice Bagging Equipment, Ltd. will provide proof of Liability insurance and proof of Workman’s Comp. Insurance if required. If you require your company as additional insured on our insurance policy, any additional charges for that service will be billed at additional cost.

Choice Bagging Equipment, Ltd. does not supply contractor related services. The technician will visit your facility and provide assistance to your engineering, maintenance, or production personnel. We do not install or make service connections to any equipment, however, we will be on-site to advise recommended procedures if requested.

If you require our technician to attend a short on-site safety course before service is performed, this is acceptable. However, you will be charged for the time spent for this safety training.

While at your site, Choice Bagging Equipment, Ltd. expects that one of your company personnel will be assigned to accompany and assist our technician. This will provide assurance that your company policies are followed, (such as lock and tag out or permits for open electrical or hot work), and will insure the safety of our technician. The customer will be responsible for providing any tools or items needed to complete your service.

If you have questions concerning our service rates, please call at (512) 352-3694 x 1007 or 1002.

NOTE: CBE, Ltd. does not offer startup, installation & field service on holidays.

FIELD SERVICE RATES, TERMS & CONDITIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE UNLESS A CUSTOMER PO HAS BEEN ISSUED PRIOR TO THE DATE OF THE CHANGE.