I have been hired to install new desktop computers with dual screen monitors for a new call center build in North Carolina. There will be 700 work stations that will need new desktop computers, mouse, speakers, keyboards, and dual screen monitors purchased, installed, and imaged. The project should cost no more than $500,000 and should be completed within 1 month.
To estimate my budget I needed to break down the costs of the equipment and labor. From previous experience I estimated that it will take approximately 20 minutes for each desktop to install, image, and clean-up. With a volume discount we are able to purchase the equipment necessary for $500 per workstation putting a equipment cost of $350,000 ($500 * 700). Labor would be calculated at the going temp rate of $20 / hour at an estimated labor cost of $4,680 ((20 * 700)/60*20).
Total estimate would be: $354,680.
