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ED BELL CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
POST OFFICE BOX 640787 10605 HARRY HINES BLVD
DALLA, S, TX 75220
OALL,aS, 'IX 76384-07~7
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Via Fax 972-304-357~0
Mr. Kenneth M, Griffin. P.E.
Director of Ellgincering and Public Works
City of Coppell Town Center
255 Parkway Boulevard
Coppell, TX 750194409
RE:
Sandy Lake Road Reconstruction
Coppell l~oject #: ST 934)2
KimIcy-Horn Prqiect #: 06940600
Dear Mr, Griffin;
In a letter dated September 11, 2000, you explained your concern for the quality of the pavement
constructed between Moore and Denton Tap Roads. It is our understanding that you are withholding
payment for approximately 9,001) square yards of pavement at $24.88 per square yard, or approximately
$223,920.00. In that letter, you re, quest information on the nature of the "holes" in the paving, and a status
of the integrity of thc pavement structure. In a letter dated September 15.2(100, Robert Weber responds to
your request with observations of the sawed edges of the pavement and compression strength test data
gathered by your laboratory- Mr. Weber offers to resolve your concerns about the surface imperfecti.ons
by proposing a permanent epoxy patch or a surface gn'ind, both industry-accepted methods of correcting
smfaee imperfections.
Since then, the City of C, oppell has authorized testing on the pavement of the magnitude of $25 - 30,000.
Our position remains that the intagxity of the pavement structure has not been compromised by the surface
imperfections. As a display of good-faith and our confidence in the quality of our product, we axe willing
to extend the period of the maintenance bond, as it relates to the materials and workmanship of the two
westbound paving lanes from Moore Road to Denton Tap, from 2 years to 5 years. Additionally, our offer
to epoxy patch or grind the imperfections remains valid. In areas where there is a concentration of these
blemishes, we will remove and replace the concrete paving between sawed joints.
The pavement in question has b~en open to traffic for IR months. We feel that the majority of the
imperfections have surfaced and that further testing of this area is unnecessary As purl of the extended
maintenance we will annually inspect and epoxy patch easy future impcrfections that surface. Epoxy
patching th~ imperfections should eliminate any further deterioration of the pavement in thcsc areas.
If the city accepts this proposal, we can switch the traffic and begin the performance of the repairs as well
as constructing tile adjoining turn lanes and crossovers immediately. Upon performance of thc
correctionS, we would request that the City make payment for the pavement in question.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
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ED B-.~'I' ~6]~ISTRUCTION COMPANY
EQUAL OppoRTUNITY EMiN. OYER