True or False: It is permissible to include PA DOLI Citations and fines for illegal practices by the contractor in an estimate for Lead Hazard Control.

The assertion that it is permissible to include Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry (PA DOLI) citations and fines for illegal practices by the contractor in an estimate for Lead Hazard Control is false. Estimates for lead hazard control must be based on the costs directly associated with the materials, labor, and necessary safety measures to mitigate lead exposure effectively. The focus of such estimates is to ensure that all calculations adequately reflect the financial requirements needed to comply with legal safety standards while protecting the health of residents.

Inclusion of citations and fines in an estimate could be misleading and is generally not acceptable in professional estimates. Such fines are punitive and should not affect the cost of performing the work required. Consequently, estimates should remain focused on legitimate costs related to the execution of lead hazard control without any influence from penalties or prior violations by the contractor.