QUOTE MATRIX

Compare Asphalt Quotes Line by Line

A lower total is not directly comparable when quantities, preparation, drainage and closeout are described differently—or not at all.

01

Surface area and thickness language

“Surface area and thickness language” needs a distinct entry for surface area thickness language in the quote matrix file. For surface area thickness language, state the removal depth. Within surface area thickness language, list preparation and base assumptions. Regarding surface area thickness language, separate quantities from allowances. While reviewing surface area thickness language, set hold points before concealment. Before closing surface area thickness language, retain compaction or quality evidence. Connect surface area thickness language to the affected proposal line. Keep surface area thickness language dates and locations together. Classify surface area thickness language as observed or unresolved. Verify surface area thickness language before dependent work. Retain surface area thickness language revisions in quote matrix.

02

Base quantity or allowance

“Base quantity or allowance” needs a distinct entry for base quantity allowance in the quote matrix file. For base quantity allowance, state the removal depth. Within base quantity allowance, list preparation and base assumptions. Regarding base quantity allowance, separate quantities from allowances. While reviewing base quantity allowance, set hold points before concealment. Before closing base quantity allowance, retain compaction or quality evidence. Connect base quantity allowance to the affected proposal line. Keep base quantity allowance dates and locations together. Classify base quantity allowance as observed or unresolved. Verify base quantity allowance before dependent work. Retain base quantity allowance revisions in quote matrix.

03

Edges, transitions and restoration

“Edges, transitions and restoration” needs a distinct entry for edges transitions restoration in the quote matrix file. For edges transitions restoration, label every location clearly. Within edges transitions restoration, measure elevations and adjacent surfaces. Regarding edges transitions restoration, define restoration before pricing. While reviewing edges transitions restoration, keep tolerances consistent across proposals. Before closing edges transitions restoration, photograph accepted closeout conditions. Connect edges transitions restoration to the affected proposal line. Keep edges transitions restoration dates and locations together. Classify edges transitions restoration as observed or unresolved. Verify edges transitions restoration before dependent work. Retain edges transitions restoration revisions in quote matrix.

04

Surface and base preparation

“Surface and base preparation” needs a distinct entry for surface base preparation in the quote matrix file. For surface base preparation, state the removal depth. Within surface base preparation, list preparation and base assumptions. Regarding surface base preparation, separate quantities from allowances. While reviewing surface base preparation, set hold points before concealment. Before closing surface base preparation, retain compaction or quality evidence. Connect surface base preparation to the affected proposal line. Keep surface base preparation dates and locations together. Classify surface base preparation as observed or unresolved. Verify surface base preparation before dependent work. Retain surface base preparation revisions in quote matrix.

05

Drainage and grade responsibilities

“Drainage and grade responsibilities” needs a distinct entry for drainage grade responsibilities in the quote matrix file. For drainage grade responsibilities, map high and low points. Within drainage grade responsibilities, photograph during representative rainfall. Regarding drainage grade responsibilities, trace outlets and edge discharge. While reviewing drainage grade responsibilities, separate investigation from construction details. Before closing drainage grade responsibilities, assign design responsibility in writing. Connect drainage grade responsibilities to the affected proposal line. Keep drainage grade responsibilities dates and locations together. Classify drainage grade responsibilities as observed or unresolved. Verify drainage grade responsibilities before dependent work. Retain drainage grade responsibilities revisions in quote matrix.

06

Testing, inspection and completion records

“Testing, inspection and completion records” needs a distinct entry for testing inspection completion records in the quote matrix file. For testing inspection completion records, issue identical facts to bidders. Within testing inspection completion records, normalize quantities and terminology. Regarding testing inspection completion records, separate fixed work from allowances. While reviewing testing inspection completion records, define change authorization in writing. Before closing testing inspection completion records, retain completion and maintenance records. Connect testing inspection completion records to the affected proposal line. Keep testing inspection completion records dates and locations together. Classify testing inspection completion records as observed or unresolved. Verify testing inspection completion records before dependent work. Retain testing inspection completion records revisions in quote matrix.

07

Traffic control and access

“Traffic control and access” needs a distinct entry for traffic control access in the quote matrix file. For traffic control access, plot routes by operating period. Within traffic control access, separate vehicle and pedestrian movement. Regarding traffic control access, protect delivery and emergency access. While reviewing traffic control access, name zones that remain usable. Before closing traffic control access, define reopening evidence by phase. Connect traffic control access to the affected proposal line. Keep traffic control access dates and locations together. Classify traffic control access as observed or unresolved. Verify traffic control access before dependent work. Retain traffic control access revisions in quote matrix.

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Permits, utilities and unforeseen conditions

“Permits, utilities and unforeseen conditions” needs a distinct entry for permits utilities unforeseen conditions in the quote matrix file. For permits utilities unforeseen conditions, describe the exact proposal. Within permits utilities unforeseen conditions, check against current authority sources. Regarding permits utilities unforeseen conditions, separate approvals from paving prices. While reviewing permits utilities unforeseen conditions, assign application and locate duties. Before closing permits utilities unforeseen conditions, save written responses by scope line. Connect permits utilities unforeseen conditions to the affected proposal line. Keep permits utilities unforeseen conditions dates and locations together. Classify permits utilities unforeseen conditions as observed or unresolved. Verify permits utilities unforeseen conditions before dependent work. Retain permits utilities unforeseen conditions revisions in quote matrix.

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Cleanup, line marking and return-to-use

“Cleanup, line marking and return-to-use” needs a distinct entry for cleanup line marking return-to-use in the quote matrix file. For cleanup line marking return-to-use, plot routes by operating period. Within cleanup line marking return-to-use, separate vehicle and pedestrian movement. Regarding cleanup line marking return-to-use, protect delivery and emergency access. While reviewing cleanup line marking return-to-use, name zones that remain usable. Before closing cleanup line marking return-to-use, define reopening evidence by phase. Connect cleanup line marking return-to-use to the affected proposal line. Keep cleanup line marking return-to-use dates and locations together. Classify cleanup line marking return-to-use as observed or unresolved. Verify cleanup line marking return-to-use before dependent work. Retain cleanup line marking return-to-use revisions in quote matrix.

Keep observation and diagnosis separate.

Observe from stable, accessible areas. Excavation, grade design and pavement specifications require qualified review for the actual site.

ABBOTSFORD SOURCE LEDGER

Verify the boundary before the method

Use the City source for the actual address and proposal. Competitive pages only describe the published result set.