Case Study: San Antonio Auto Auction 1

Key Statistics

40,000

Square Feet

1

Phase

2

Days

100%

Operational Uptime

98%

Client Satisfaction

On-Time Delivery

Overview

When a leading wholesale auto auction in San Antonio needed to rehabilitate 40,000 sq ft of active parking and staging space, they knew any disruption would cost thousands in delayed transactions and ripple effects across their dealer network.

Fargo Paving delivered a phased, 2 day-only execution that kept operations running at 100% uptime, met the deadline to the day, and required almost no intervention from the client's team. We managed the complexity so they could focus entirely on running their business.

About the Client

One of the busiest wholesale automotive auction facilities in Texas, this site stages over 1,000 vehicles daily for buyers across the region. It operates six days a week, with zero flexibility for closures or slowdowns.

The Challenge

Zero Downtime Allowed: Auctions had to run without interruption.
High-Stress Pavement Areas: Rutting and cracking in high-turn lanes with a sink hole.
Drainage Problems: Standing water creating safety hazards.
Heavy Traffic Loads: Frequent movement of loaded car carriers.

Our Approach: Making It Effortless

We Took the Planning Burden Off Their Plate

Conducted 2 core samples and onsite inspection.
Created a lane-by-lane traffic flow preservation plan.
Provided a full phasing schedule with built-in contingencies.

We Executed Without Interruptions

Work performed from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Managed all traffic control and subcontractors.
Delivered nightly progress updates – no chasing required.

We Built for Longevity

Milled 2 inches in general areas, 4 inches in failure zones.
Base repair on sinkhole location.
Regraded and improved three drainage inlets.
Applied 2-inch Superpave mix with polymer binder where needed.
Applied 2-inch mix with polymer surface.

Why This Was Effortless for the Client

No schedule surprises – contractual on-time guarantee.
Zero chasing for updates – daily summaries.
Single point of contact – no endless coordination.
Uptime preserved – phased approach, zero operational impact.

Results

Zero operational disruptions – the project was "invisible" to auction staff.
Delivered on a committed completion date – no change orders.
Pavement life expectancy extended 10-12 years on areas repaired.*
Drainage performance improved by 90%, eliminating standing water after storms.

Before

After

"Fargo Paving made what should have been a disruptive, high-stakes project completely stress-free. They handled every detail, kept us informed without overloading us, and delivered exactly what they promised – ahead of schedule and without a single operational hiccup."

– Operations Director, San Antonio Auto Auction

Technical Specifications

Milling Depth: 2" avg; 4" in failure zones
Overlay Mix: 2" Surface asphalt
Reinforcement: 2" Black base with 2" Surface asphalt

Compaction: 95-97% density achieved
Equipment: 12-ft paver, tandem vibratory rollers, milling machine with vacuum recovery

SAN ANTONIO AUTO AUCTION

Project Overview