ASTECH engineer urges 10% contingency in chip-seal bids
Tom Wood of ASTECH told the Silver Creek Township Board the industry has changed and recommended a 10% buffer in chip-seal bids to cover oil-price fluctuations; he also reviewed application rates and traffic impacts.
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Tom Wood of ASTECH presented to the Silver Creek Township Board on chip-seal bidding methods, historical practices, and why industry standards have shifted. He described recommended oil-and-rock application rates and explained how heavier traffic increases embedment and reduces lifespan. Board members questioned budgeting for oil-price volatility; Wood "recommended adding 10% buffer to proposals."
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