Over time, your asphalt parking lot takes a beating. And we don’t have to tell you (but we will) just how bad this past winter was for your asphalt. The snow, ice, and freezing temperatures took their toll on your parking lot, due to what is known as the freeze-thaw cycle. Water penetrates your asphalt […]
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Pothole Repair: It’s a Bigger Job Than You May Think
It’s a hole in the road. How hard can it be to fill a hole, right? Well, you might be surprised. Pothole repair is tough work and requires a trained crew and some specialty equipment. This article from PaveManPro.com explains the lengthy repair process. How to repair a pothole: 1. With a pavement saw or […]
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How to Rid Yourself of Pavement Ants in Your Driveway
Pavement ants, also known as house ants or sugar ants, can be quite a nuisance. They set up camp in your yard or inside the cracks in your pavement and eventually work their way into your home. The best thing to do when you find pavement ants is to rid yourself of the infestation as […]
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The importance of written contracts
In a recent post, we advised organizations looking to hire the right contractor for a paving project to make sure they get any contracts in writing. While a written contract is important, it’s worthless if it doesn’t contain the right information. All written contracts should include:
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Try reverse bidding instead of RFP
With reverse bidding, the organization reveals to potential contractors its budget for the project from the outset. The bidders then submit the amount of work they can get done for the budgeted amount. The organization then picks the contractor who can accomplish the most goals.
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Does my paving work require an RFP?
For commercial paving and repaving work, clients issue and request for proposal (RFP) to a number on contractors. This is by no means the only method for obtaining bids on a pavement project, but it is an accepted and popular one. Here are a few things to keep in mind about the RFP process.
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Hiring the right pavement contractor
So your driveway, parking lot, or other roadway has been beat up or worn to the point that it needs to be fixed and repaved. It’s definitely a project you can’t tackle on your own, so you need to find a contractor to do the job. How can you be sure you find the right one? Here are six easy tips.
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