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MAPA Asphalt Pavement Design & Construction Guide

5 Key Components of a Bid Package

As an owner you want to be assured that you are getting the desired outcome when you seek bids for a pavement, parking lot, maintenance treat, etc. This can easily be accomplished by putting together a comprehensive bid package. This document is intended to provide guidance to develop a bidding process and specification for the owner.
The 5 key components of every bid package are:

  • Well-Defined Scope of Work
  • Current Specifications
  • Accurate Plans
  • Established Budget
  • Itemized Proposal
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1.95 tons/per cubic yard

PLEASE NOTE:

The ASPHALT CALCULATOR is a quick and easy tool to help you estimate how many tons of asphalt pavement your project will need. Just enter your project’s width (feet), length (feet), and planned nominal compacted thickness (inches), then click “CALCULATE.”

The calculator uses a mix density of 1.950 tons per cubic yard to estimate the total asphalt tonnage required.

For the most accurate results—or if you have any questions about your project—reach out to a MAPA member company. They’ll be glad to help confirm your numbers and provide expert guidance.