SECTION 170:10-3-2. Base costs

(a)   The department shall be reimbursed for its base costs plus ten percent for the provision of prisoner labor to the public works agency. The base costs may include, but are not limited to, the following, as agreed to between the parties:

(1)   The cost of the wages of the prisoner based on the highest level authorized by the department regardless of the actual prisoner wage level

(2)   The provision of meals by the department

(3)   The daily cost of transporting the inmates to and from the work site, based on the current mileage rate under state travel regulations

(4)   The salary and benefits of department employees assigned to the public works project

(5)   The cost of equipment, clothing, tools, materials and supplies, if any, provided by the department for use by the prisoner, or public works project, including any replacement

(6)   Other miscellaneous costs

(b)   These costs shall be contained in the Appendix to the contract between the parties and incorporated by reference.

[Source: Added at 10 Ok Reg 2667, eff 7-1-93]