Laserfiche WebLink
Terri Swift <br />From: Terri Swift <br />Sent: Thursday, March 07, 2019 1:26 PM <br />To: Michael Schmidt <br />Cc: Sean Ward; Pete Kaminski; Tom Whitaker; Coby Deal <br />Subject: Crack Sealing Machine <br />Michael — <br />Crack sealing the streets as a means of pavement preservation has become a hot ticket item for Public Works and the <br />Street Department. Unfortunately, the two crack sealing machines currently owned by the city are unrepairable for any <br />kind of reasonable money. In researching rentals, we found two options: <br />BitMat Products will rent us a crack sealing machine for $5,000.00 per month. We would be responsible for all <br />maintenance on the machine as well as the cost of the emulsion used. Also, the emulsion is stored at BitMat <br />Products and when the storage tank is empty, the crew will need to go back to BitMat to fill it back up. The guys <br />estimated that from anywhere in the city, it would be an hour -and -a -half or better trip. That also precludes any <br />night shift patching as BitMat is not open at night to allow for emulsion refills. <br />SealMaster has a different program. The machine that they have uses solid blocks that are heated to a liquid <br />consistency. If we purchase the material from them, they will provide the machine free of charge. The material <br />is $2,400.00 per skid and we figured that a skid would do approximately 36,000 feet, based on a 3/8" crack. The <br />beauty of the solid blocks is that they can be carried on the tow vehicle and melted down in the field, thereby <br />negating the need to run back to the shop or anywhere else. Also, with this program, if we aren't going to use <br />the machine for a week or so, they will come pick it up and credit us for any material left in the hopper and then <br />bring us a new one when we're ready. There is also 24-hour maintenance/repair service. <br />We need to get started on this program as soon as possible and appreciate any help you can give in getting the <br />necessary approvals so that we can move forward. <br />Thank you. <br />Terri <br />Terri Swift <br />City of South Bend <br />Streets, Sewers, Traffic & Lighting <br />731 S. Lafayette Blvd. <br />South Bend IN 46601 <br />574/235-7567 <br />(F) 574/235-9272 <br />tswift@southbendin.gov <br />