You are the Engineer In Charge for a large paving project in New York City. There...

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You are the Engineer In Charge for a large paving project in NewYork City. There is some additional paving work being added to themainline expressway job involving approximately 25,000 metric tonsof asphalt. The additional work involves paving nine (9) rampsalong the mainline expressway. Due to the Maintenance andProtection of Traffic requirements, the ramps will each be paved ontheir own night. The total estimated quantity is 400 Metric Tons ofSuperpave Top Asphalt and 500 Metric Tons of SuperpaveBinder Asphalt. The Contractor states that it will cost him $90.00per metric ton to place the asphalt, which is far above his$65.00 per metric ton bid price.
Based on what you know, is the Contractor telling the truth andwould you accept this renegotiated cost? (Night differential is anincrease of 10.00% on wages only.)
What other considerations might you have regarding thisprice?

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Given Total asphalt required 25000 metric tons Number of ramps 9 Ramps to be paid on their own night Estimated Superpave top asphalt 400 metric tons Superpave binder asphalt 500 metric tons Bid price 6500 per metric ton Price See Answer

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