Contract 06-0C6304

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Q) Due to the current volatility in the oil industry, the price of asphalt concrete has fluctuated daily making it difficult to project pricing for the duration of a paving project. In a memorandum from Richard D. Land of Caltrans, he suggests adjustment of compensation for the fluctuating cost of paving asphalt on projects with over 4,500 tonnes. This project exceeds the quantity requirements and should qualify for compensation adjustment for price index fluctuations as outlined in the newly adopted SSP's (S5-233, S5-234 & S5-235.) Please address this issue as soon as possible as this project bids next week.

~~A) An addendum is being considered regarding this element of work.~~
A) Please refer to Addendum No. 1, dated September 28, 2005.