Long term warranty provisions for sustained preservation of pavement networks

The use of long term warranty or performance based contracts (PBC's) for periods of 10 years or more has proven to be an effective means for sustained preservation of pavement networks. A transfer of risk to the contractor is involved, but there is also increased potential for innovation. There are several keys to maximizing benefits to both the agency and the contractor in long term PBC's and they range from commitment by both parties to …