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Concrete Speed Humps

The document discusses the construction of speed humps to enforce speed limit controls, highlighting a proposal to use Concrete instead of Asphalt due to durability and lower maintenance costs. A cost comparison reveals that Concrete speed humps total UGX 1,742,744,367.88, while Asphalt speed humps cost UGX 748,774,012.90. The Engineer has included the cost of Concrete speed humps in the Target Quantities, pending confirmation from the Employer due to the increased cost.

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Concrete Speed Humps

The document discusses the construction of speed humps to enforce speed limit controls, highlighting a proposal to use Concrete instead of Asphalt due to durability and lower maintenance costs. A cost comparison reveals that Concrete speed humps total UGX 1,742,744,367.88, while Asphalt speed humps cost UGX 748,774,012.90. The Engineer has included the cost of Concrete speed humps in the Target Quantities, pending confirmation from the Employer due to the increased cost.

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Speed Humps

Speed humps are among the measures deployed to enforce speed limit controls along the
different sections of the Road. It is henceforth critical to have a well-constructed speed hump that
can withstand the traffic traversing the Road throughout its service life. In the original Contract,
Asphalt was recommended as the material for the construction of speed humps. Given the
extreme temperature variation and high traffic volume within the project, Asphalt speed humps
are liable to deteriorate faster. The Engineer proposes that Concrete speed humps is adopted
based on its durability and lower maintenance costs.

However, the Engineer carried out a detailed cost comparison between Asphalt and Reinforced
Concrete Speed Humps as can be shown on the Table---- below. It was found that total cost of
using Concrete is UGX. 1,742,744,367.88 compared to UGX. 748,774,012.90 for Asphalt speed
humps.

Cost of Concrete Speed Humps


Bill Item Description Quantity (m3) BOQ Rate Amount
23.08(a)(i) C25/20 Concrete in Speed Humps 1,421.91 630,000.00 895,802,040.00
23.12( c) Reinforcement for Concrete Speed Humps 150.60 5,550,000.00 835,829,457.88
23.09(a) Formwork for Concrete Speed Humps 211.90 15,000.00 3,178,470.00
33.01(b) Excavation of Concrete Speed Humps Foundation 661.20 12,000.00 7,934,400.00
Total Construction Cost 1,742,744,367.88
Unit Cost per meter 3,755,914.59
Cost of Asphalt Speed Humps
Bill Item Description Quantity (m3) BOQ Rate Amount
42.01(a) Asphalt Concrete Surfacing 760.71 540,000.00 410,782,320.00
42.01(b) Bitumen for Asphalt Surfacing 93.89 3,600,000.00 337,991,692.90
42.03 Tack Coat of 30% Stable grade bitumen emulsion 4,408.00 4,500.00 19,836,000.00
Total Construction Cost 748,774,012.90
Unit Cost per meter 1,613,737.10

Owing the advantages of Concrete Humps over Asphalt Humps, the Engineer has incorporated
the Cost of the Concrete Speed humps in the Target Quantities. However, the Employer is
required to confirm its incorporation in the Contract since the cost has increased.

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