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supporting data. 4.27.5. No claim by the Contractor for an equitable adjustment hereunder shall be allowed if not submitted in accordance with this section or if asserted after final payment under this Contract. 4.27.6. The value of any Work covered by a Change Order or of any claim for an increase or decrease in the Contract Price shall be determined in one of the following ways: by negotiated lump sum; or on the basis of the cost of the Work, determined as provided in this section, plus a mutually agreed upon fee to the Contractor and to cover overhead and profit. 4.27.7. The term cost of the Work means the sum of all direct costs necessarily incurred and paid by the Contractor in the proper performance of the Work. Except as otherwise may be agreed to in writing by City, such costs shall be in amounts no higher than those prevailing in Miami-Dade County, shall include only the following items and shall not include any of the costs itemized hereunder. 4.27.7.1. Payroll costs for employees in the direct employ of Contractor in the performance of the work described in the Change Order under schedules of job classifications agreed upon by City and Contractor. Payroll costs for employees not employed full time on the Work shall be apportioned on the basis of their time spent on the Work. Payroll costs shall be limited to: salaries and wages, plus the costs of fringe benefits which shall include social security contributions, unemployment, excise and payroll taxes, workers' compensation, health and retirement benefits, sick leave, vacation and holiday pay applicable thereto. Such employees shall include superintendents and foremen at the site. The expenses of performing Work after regular working hours, on Sunday or legal holidays shall be included in the above only if authorized by City. 4.27.7.2. Cost of all materials and equipment furnished and incorporated in the Work, including costs of transportation and storage, and manufacturers' field services required in connection therewith. All cash discounts shall accrue to Contractor unless City deposits funds with Contractor with which to make payments in which case the cash discounts, shall accrue to the City. All trade discounts, rebates and refunds, and all returns from sale of surplus materials and equipment shall accrue to City, and Contractor shall make provisions so that they may be obtained. 4.27.7.3.Payments made by Contractor to the Sub-Contractors for Work performed by Sub- Contractors. If required by City, Contractor shall obtain competitive bids from Sub-Contractors acceptable to him and shall deliver such bids to City who will then determine which Bids will be accepted. If a Subcontract provides that the Sub-Contractor is to be paid on the basis of Cost of Work plus a fee, the cost of the Work shall be determined in accordance with this section. 4.27.7.4. Rentals of all construction equipment and machinery and the parts thereof whether rented from Contractor or others in accordance with rental agreements approved by City, and the costs of transportation, loading, unloading, installation, dismantling and removal thereof - all in accordance with terms of said rental agreements. The rental of any such equipment, machinery or parts shall cease when the use thereof is no longer necessary for the Work. 4.27.7.5.Sales, use or similar taxes related to the Work, and for which Contractor is liable, imposed by any governmental authority. 4.27.7.6. Payments and fees for permits and licenses. Costs for permits and licenses must be shown as a separate item. 4.27.7.7. The cost of utilities, fuel and sanitary facilities at the site. 4.27.7.8. Minor expenses such as telegrams, long distance telephone calls, telephone service at the PAGE 19 OF 96 BID No.