Special Notes – NYSDOT Specific Projects

Bituminous Concrete Asphalt Mixtures (2026 VPP NYSDOT Specific Projects)

(State & Federal Funds)

AWARD# 23433

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Table of Contents

SECTION 1: ASPHALT MIX – (SPECIFIC CLAUSES)

1.1 Material Descriptions

1.2 Pre-Paving Meeting

1.3 Supervision

1.4 Work Hours

1.5 Restoration of Disturbed Areas

1.6 Tack Coat

1.7 Construction Details

1.8 Attention: Special Note - Conditioning

1.9 Special Note – Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs)

1.10 Work Zone Traffic Control

1.11 Contract Bonds

SECTION 2: PROJECTS – SPECIAL NOTES – (ALL NYSDOT REGIONS)

2.1 Funding Source

2.2 Project Locations

2.3 Special Note - Coordination with Cold Recycling or Heater Scarification Projects

2.4 Special Note – PG Binder and Mix Design Level

2.5 Special Note - Railroad Involvement in Federal Funded Projects

2.6 Special Note - Railroad Involvement in 100% State Funded Projects

2.7 Special Note – Asphalt Pavement Joint Adhesive (ALL NYSDOT REGIONS)

SECTION 3: PROJECTS - SPECIAL NOTES (NYSDOT REGION 1)

3.1 Holiday Restrictions (NYSDOT Region 1 Projects)

3.2 Pilot Vehicle (NYSDOT Region 1 Projects)

3.3 Paving Operations (NYSDOT Region 1 Projects)

3.4 Moisture Susceptibility Testing (NYSDOT Region 1 Projects)

3.5 Paving Markings (NYSDOT Region 1 Projects)

3.6 Non-Vibratory Rolling (NYSDOT Region 1 Projects)

3.7 Asphalt Pavers – Spreading and Finishing Requirement (NYSDOT Region 1 Projects)

3.8 Project 1V2621 – Route 9, RM 1540-1580, Route 22 to Clinton County Line (Essex County)

3.9 Project 1V2622 – Route 22, RM 1495 to 1567, Bay Lane to Route 9 (Essex County)

3.10 Project 1V2623 – Route 22, RM 1445 to 1470, Braidlea Way to Burgoyne Way (Essex County)

3.11 Project 1V2624 – Route 9N, RM 1234 to 1303, Pilfershire Road to Worman Road (Essex County)

3.12 Project 1V2661 – Route 912W, RM 1000-1015, Route 337 to Where Ramp Enters I890 Westbound

(Schenectady County)

3.13 Project 1V2681 – Route 22, RM 1000-1056, Rensselaer County Line to Mountain View Drive

(Washington County)

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SECTION 4: PROJECTS - SPECIAL NOTES (NYSDOT REGION 2)

4.1 General Special Notes (NYSDOT Region 2 Projects)

4.2 Project 2V2521 - Route 30, RM 1267-1385, Speculator to Lewy Lake, (Hamilton County)

4.3 Project 2V2541- Route 20, RM 1074-1136, Morrisville to Nelson, (Madison County)

4.4 Project 2V2561 – Route 365, RM 1052-1108, Route 26 to Route 31 (Oneida County)

SECTION 5: PROJECTS - SPECIAL NOTES (NYSDOT REGION 3)

5.1 Holiday Lane Restrictions (NYSDOT Region 3 Projects)

5.2 Pilot Vehicle (NYSDOT Region 3 Projects)

5.3 General Special Note (NYSDOT Region 3 Projects)

5.4 Project 360465 – Route 481 (Oswego County)

5.5 Project 360466 – Route 481 (Oswego County)

5.6 Project 360468A – Route 90 (Cayuga County)

5.7 Project 360468B – Route 34B (Cayuga County)

5.8 Project 360469 – Route 321 (Onondaga County)

5.9 Project 360472 – Route 414 (Seneca County)

5.10 Project 360491 – Route 89 (Tompkins County)

5.11 Project 360493 – Route 34 (Cayuga County)

5.12 Project 360495 – Route 11 (Cortland County)

5.13 Project 360510 – Route 20 (Onondaga County)

SECTION 6: PROJECTS - SPECIAL NOTES (NYSDOT REGION 4)

6.1 Special Notes - General (NYSDOT Region 4 Projects)

6.2 Project 410D02 – Route 104, Route 250 to the Wayne County Line (Monroe County)

6.3 Project 4V2611 – Route 98, Orleans County Line to Edgerton Rd & Route 262, Route 63 to Route 98

(Genesee County)

6.4 Project 4V2612 – Route 19, Village of Wyoming to Village of LeRoy (Genesee & Wyoming Counties)

6.5 Project 4V2621 – Route I-390, Steuben County Line to Exit 6 (Livingston County)

6.6 Project 4V2622 – Routes 436 & 408 (Within the Village of Nunda) and Route 408 (Route 70 to the

Village of Nunda) (Livingston County)

6.7 Project 4V2631 – Route I-490, Exit 2 “Route 33A” to Exit 6 “Route 204” (Monroe County)

6.8 Project 4V2632 – Route 286, Route 250 to Wayne County Line (Monroe County)

6.9 Project 4V2633 – Route 33, Route 259 to Trabold Road (Monroe County)

6.10 Project 4V2634 – Route 31, Route 36 to Howard Road (Monroe County)

6.11 Project 4V2635 – Route 251, Route 15 to Route 64 (Monroe County)

6.12 Project 4V2641 – Route 14, Yates County Line to City of Geneva (Ontario County)

6.13 Project 4V2642 – Route 5 & 20, Canandaigua Town Line to Geneva Town Line (Ontario County) ... 89

6.14 Project 4V2643 – Route 332 & 942T, North Street to Lakeshore Dr., City of Canandaigua (Ontario

County)

6.15 Project 4V2651 – Route 98, Route 104 to Lake Ontario State Parkway (Orleans County)

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6.16 Project 4V2661 – Route 104, Furnace Road to Pound Road (Wayne County)

6.17 Project 4V2662 – Route 31F, Route 31F to the Monroe/Wayne County Line (Wayne County)

6.18 Project 4V2671 – Route 78, Route Erie County Line to Eastern End of Route 98/77 Overlap

(Wyoming County)

6.19 Project 4V2672 – Routes 436 & 19A, Route 39 to Route 436 and Route 436 to Genesee River

(Wyoming County)

SECTION 7: PROJECTS - SPECIAL NOTES (NYSDOT REGION 5)

7.1 Special Notes - General (NYSDOT Region 5 Projects)

7.2 Effective PG Binder Content (NYSDOT Region 5 Projects)

7.3 Pavement Markings (NYSDOT Region 5 Projects)

7.4 Centerline Audible Roadway Delineators (CARDs) (NYSDOT Region 5 Projects)

7.5 Traffic Signal Detection (NYSDOT Region 5 Projects)

7.6 Abrading Existing Pre-Formed & Epoxy Pavement Markings (NYSDOT Region 5 Projects)

7.7 Projects including Milling by Paving Contractor (NYSDOT Region 5 Projects)

7.8 Milled Surfaces on Locations not being milled by Paving Contractor (NYSDOT Region 5 Projects)109

7.9 Rebates (NYSDOT Region 5 Projects)

7.10 Time Restrictions (NYSDOT Region 5 Projects)

7.11 Project 5V2611 – I-86, EB; Exit 24 to Exit 26 (Cattaraugus County)

7.12 Project 5V2612 – NY-16, Pennsylvania State Line to BIN 1011640 (Cattaraugus County)

7.13 Project 5V2615 – NY-39, NY-16 to Wyoming County Line (Cattaraugus County)

7.14 Project 5V2616 – NY-242, Little Valley to Ellicottville (Cattaraugus County)

7.15 Project 5V2621 – NY-426, Pennsylvania State Line to Harrington Road (Chautauqua County)

7.16 Project 5V2623 – NY-5, Dunkirk West City Line to Dunkirk East City Line (Chautauqua County) 115

7.17 Project 5V2625 – NY-60, BIN 1027830 over Mill Creek to South Cassadaga Village Line (Chautauqua

County)

7.18 Project 5V2642 – NY-219, Duerr Road to I-90 (Erie County)

7.19 Project 5V2643 – NY-240, Davis Road to NY-277 (Erie County)

7.20 Project 5V2645 – NY-39, Dupont Road to Mortons Corner Road (Erie County)

7.21 Project 5V2646 – NY-277, RM 1030 to Powers Road (Erie County)

7.22 Project 5V2647 – NY-5, Sturgeon Point to Revere Drive (Erie County)

7.23 Project 5V2653 – NY-104, NY 78 to Checkered Tavern Road (Niagara County)

7.24 Project 5V2654 – NY-104, Dickersonville Road to NY 429 (Niagara County)

7.25 Project 5V2655 – NY-31, NY-429 to NY-425 (Niagara County)

SECTION 8: PROJECTS - SPECIAL NOTES (NYSDOT REGION 6)

8.1 Special Notes - General (NYSDOT Region 6 Projects)

8.2 Project 6V2615 – Route 417, C610269 to BIN 1012420 (Allegany County)

8.3 Project 6V2616 – Route 244, Belmont Line to Feathers Creek (Allegany County)

8.4 Project 6V2632 – Route 14, Hickory Road to Schuyler County (Chemung County)

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8.5 Project 6H2611 – Route 19, Hume to County Line (Allegany County)

8.6 Project 6H2632 – Route 14, Montour to Watkins (Schuyler County)

8.7 Project 6H2633 – Route 227, Stage Road to Black Road (Schuyler County)

8.8 Project 6H2634 – Route 228 & Route 227, Town of Hector to Perry City (Schuyler County)

8.9 Project 6H2641 – Route 417, Jasper to Greenwood (Steuben County)

8.10 Project 6H2642 – Route 352, East Corning (Steuben County)

8.11 Project 6S2601 – Route 224, Odessa to Alpine (Schuyler County)

8.12 Project 6S2602 – Route I-86, Bath (BIN 1061442) to Savona (Steuben County)

8.13 Project 6S2603 – Route 14, Randall’s Crossing to Ontario County Line (Yates County)

8.14 Project 6S2606 – Route 19, Wellsville to Belmont (Allegany County)

SECTION 9: PROJECTS - SPECIAL NOTES (NYSDOT REGION 7)

9.1 Special Notes - General - NYSDOT Region 7 Projects

9.2 Project 7V2560 – Route 26, Jackson Road to Great Bend (Jefferson County)

9.3 Project 7V2611 – Route 374, Spring on Mountain to Reservoir Road (Clinton County)

9.4 Project 7V2621 – US Route 11, Brushton to North Bangor (Franklin County)

9.5 Project 7V2632 – US Route 11, Dickson Road to St. Lawrence County Line (Jefferson County)

9.6 Project 7V2641 – Route 126, Champion Hamlet to Route 26 (Jefferson County)

9.7 Project 7V2654 – Route 72, Parishville Center to Woodruff Road (St. Lawrence County)

9.8 Project 7V2655 – Route 971A, Ford Street Extension (St. Lawrence County)

9.9 Project 7V2656 – Route 345, Bridge O/ Grasse River to North Street (St. Lawrence County)

9.10 Project 7V2657 – Route 345, Bridge O/ Sucker Brook to Route 37 (St. Lawrence County)

9.11 Project 7V2663 – Route 26, Great Bend to Evans Mills (Jefferson County)

9.12 Project 7PAV85 – Route 374, Reservoir Road to Route 3 Overhead Ramp (Clinton County)

9.13 Project 7PAV89 – Route 342, US 11 to CSX Overpass (Jefferson County)

9.14 Project 7PAV91 – Route 26, Jefferson/Lewis County Line to Route 126 (Jefferson County)

9.15 Project 7PAV92 – Route 72, Route 56 to Parishville Center (St. Lawrence County)

9.16 Project 7VP002 – Route 190, Brainardsville To Franklin County Line (Franklin County)

9.17 Project 7VP007 – Route 232 & Route 970K, I-81 to US Route11 & I-81 to Route 232 (Jefferson

County)

9.18 Project 7VP008 – Route 3, Route 3/30 in the Town & Village of Tupper Lake (Franklin County)

9.19 Project 7VP009 – Route 190, RM 1038 to Ellenburg Corners (Clinton County)

9.20 Project 7VP010 – Route 972D & Route 972A, Route 9 to Canadian Border, West Service Road

(Clinton County)

9.21 Project 7VP012 – Route 30, Village of Malone to Canadian Border (Franklin County)

9.22 Project 7VP013 – Route 26, Route 126 to Jackson 2 Road (Franklin County)

9.23 Project 7VP015 – US Route 11, Waddingham Road to Village of Evans Mills Line (Jefferson County)

SECTION 10: PROJECTS - SPECIAL NOTES (NYSDOT REGION 8)

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10.1 Special Notes - General (NYSDOT Region 8 Projects)

10.2 Project 800913 – Route 115, Innis Ave to West Road (Dutchess County)

10.3 Project 801319 – Route 42, Route 28 to Greene County Line (Ulster County)

SECTION 11: PROJECTS - SPECIAL NOTES (NYSDOT REGION 9)

11.1 Paving Operations (NYSDOT Region 9 Projects)

11.2 Special Note - Projects 9HP611 (Broome County), 9HP621 (Chenango County), 9HP641 (Delaware

County), 9HP651 (Otsego County), 9HP661 (Delaware County), and 9HP664 (Schoharie County) .. 169

11.3 Item 404.0589 Shim Course (NYSDOT Region 9 Projects)

11.4 Micromilling - Various Projects, Various Counties

11.5 CARDS - Projects 9HP611 (Broome County), 9HP621 (Chenango County), and 9HP662 (Delaware

County)

11.6 Shoulder Backup (NYSDOT Region 9 Projects)

11.7 Installation of Permanent Pavement Markings – Projects 9HP621 (Chenango County), 9HP641

(Delaware County), 9HP651 (Otsego County), 9HP661 & 9HP662 (Delaware County), and 9HP664 (Schoharie County)

11.8 Pavement Marking Coordination – Project 9HP611 (Broome County)

11.9 Snowplow Turnaround – Project 9HP641 (Delaware County)

11.10 Railroad Involvement – Project 9HP662 (Delaware County)

11.11 Schedule Requirements - Projects 9HP651 (Otsego County) and 9HP661 (Delaware County)

11.12 Density Monitoring - Project 9HP662 (Delaware County)

SECTION 12: SUPERPAVE ASPHALT MIXTURE (ALL Regions)

12.1 Superpave Asphalt Mixture Design Criteria (ALL REGIONS)

12.2 Project Dimensions (ALL REGIONS)

12.3 Rebates Table (ALL REGIONS)

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SECTION 1: ASPHALT MIX – (SPECIFIC CLAUSES)

1.1 Material Descriptions

The following are the material descriptions of Superpave Asphalt Mixture items and tack coat items that may be included in this contract:

MATERIAL

DESIGNATION DESCRIPTION

404.0179 Truing & Leveling, 70 Series Compaction, F9 Asphalt Pavement

404.0189 Truing & Leveling, 80 Series Compaction, F9 Asphalt Pavement

404.0589 Shim, 80 Series Compaction, F9, Asphalt Pavement

404.0681 6.3 Top, 80 Series Compaction, F1 Asphalt Pavement

404.0682 6.3 Top, 80 Series Compaction, F2 Asphalt Pavement

404.0683 6.3 Top, 80 Series Compaction, F3 Asphalt Pavement

404.0951 9.5 Top, 50 Series Compaction, F1 Asphalt Pavement

404.0952 9.5 Top, 50 Series Compaction, F2 Asphalt Pavement

404.0961 9.5 Top, 60 Series Compaction, F1 Asphalt Pavement

404.0962 9.5 Top, 60 Series Compaction, F2 Asphalt Pavement

404.0963 9.5 Top, 60 Series Compaction, F3 Asphalt Pavement

404.0971 9.5 Top, 70 Series Compaction, F1 Asphalt Pavement

404.0972 9.5 Top, 70 Series Compaction, F2 Asphalt Pavement

404.0973 9.5 Top, 70 Series Compaction, F3 Asphalt Pavement

404.1251 12.5 Top or Binder, 50 Series Compaction, F1 Asphalt Pavement

404.1252 12.5 Top or Binder, 50 Series Compaction, F2 Asphalt Pavement

404.1261 12.5 Top or Binder, 60 Series Compaction, F1 Asphalt Pavement

404.1262 12.5 Top or Binder, 60 Series Compaction, F2 Asphalt Pavement

404.1263 12.5 Top or Binder, 60 Series Compaction, F3 Asphalt Pavement

404.1271 12.5 Top or Binder, 70 Series Compaction, F1 Asphalt Pavement

404.1272 12.5 Top or Binder, 70 Series Compaction, F2 Asphalt Pavement

404.1273 12.5 Top or Binder, 70 Series Compaction, F3 Asphalt Pavement

406.0179 Truing & Leveling, 70 Series Compaction, F9 Asphalt Pavement with Fibers

406.0189 Truing & Leveling, 80 Series Compaction, F9 Asphalt Pavement with Fibers

406.0589 Shim, 80 Series Compaction, F9, Asphalt Pavement with Fibers

406.0681 6.3 Top, 80 Series Compaction, F1 Asphalt Pavement with Fibers

406.0682 6.3 Top, 80 Series Compaction, F2 Asphalt Pavement with Fibers

406.0683 6.3 Top, 80 Series Compaction, F3 Asphalt Pavement with Fibers

406.0951 9.5 Top, 50 Series Compaction, F1 Asphalt Pavement with Fibers

406.0952 9.5 Top, 50 Series Compaction, F2 Asphalt Pavement with Fibers

406.0961 9.5 Top, 60 Series Compaction, F1 Asphalt Pavement with Fibers

406.0962 9.5 Top, 60 Series Compaction, F2 Asphalt Pavement with Fibers

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SECTION 1: ASPHALT MIX – (SPECIFIC CLAUSES) (Cont’d)

1.1 Material Descriptions (Cont’d)

MATERIAL

DESIGNATION DESCRIPTION

406.0963 9.5 Top, 60 Series Compaction, F3 Asphalt Pavement with Fibers

406.0971 9.5 Top, 70 Series Compaction, F1 Asphalt Pavement with Fibers

406.0972 9.5 Top, 70 Series Compaction, F2 Asphalt Pavement with Fibers

406.0973 9.5 Top, 70 Series Compaction, F3 Asphalt Pavement with Fibers

406.1251 12.5 Top or Binder, 50 Series Compaction, F1 Asphalt Pavement with Fibers

406.1252 12.5 Top or Binder, 50 Series Compaction, F2 Asphalt Pavement with Fibers

406.1261 12.5 Top or Binder, 60 Series Compaction, F1 Asphalt Pavement with Fibers

406.1262 12.5 Top or Binder, 60 Series Compaction, F2 Asphalt Pavement with Fibers

406.1263 12.5 Top or Binder, 60 Series Compaction, F3 Asphalt Pavement with Fibers

406.1271 12.5 Top or Binder, 70 Series Compaction, F1 Asphalt Pavement with Fibers

406.1272 12.5 Top or Binder, 70 Series Compaction, F2 Asphalt Pavement with Fibers

406.1273 12.5 Top or Binder, 70 Series Compaction, F3 Asphalt Pavement with Fibers

407.0102 Diluted Tack Coat

407.0103 Straight Tack Coat

407.01040009 Track-less Tack Coat

1.2 Pre-Paving Meeting

The vendor shall schedule a Pre-Paving Meeting with the affected Resident Engineer within one month after the award of the Contract and at least two weeks prior to the start of paving. At this meeting, the vendor shall present Certificates of Insurance evidencing compliance with the additional insurance requirements, their proposed paving schedule, equipment, proposed tack coat application procedure and paving procedure, and Work Zone Traffic Control Plan to the State for approval. At least one week prior to the start of paving, the vendor shall coordinate the details of the paving with the Resident Engineer.

1.3 Supervision

The Department of Transportation shall provide supervision for the paving operation. The Resident Engineer shall designate a Paving Supervisor, and that person shall be in charge of the operation. The following portions of Section 105 - CONTROL OF WORK of the Standard Specifications shall apply to these projects: 105-01 ENGINEER’S AUTHORITY, 105- 05 VENDOR RESPONSIBILITY, 105-06

COOPERATION WITH UTILITIES AND OTHER CONTRACTORS.

1.4 Work Hours

Work shall not be permitted on Sundays and NYS Holidays. If the contractors desire to work overtime on other days, dispensation from NYS Labor Department must be obtained using Department of Labor Form PW-30. Night work is prohibited unless agreed to by the Contractor and NYS Department of Transportation. All Overtime Dispensations requests shall be submitted to the Resident Engineer or his/her designee at the Pre-Paving meeting.

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1.5 Restoration of Disturbed Areas

During the course of the work the vendor shall take reasonable care not to disturb areas outside the existing pavement. Any areas disturbed by the vendor shall be returned to their original condition at no expense to the State. Any and all debris generated as part of the work shall be removed by the vendor upon completion of the project.

1.6 Tack Coat

The vendor shall provide and apply bituminous tack coat to all existing asphalt pavement surfaces to be overlaid in this contract (and to all asphalt pavement surfaces included in this contract that will be overlaid by this contract). Tack coat shall meet the material requirements in Section 407-2 of the Standard Specifications. The application of tack coat shall comply with Section 407-3 of the Standard Specifications. Tack coat shall be paid under its own item in gallons.

1.7 Construction Details

The construction details shall comply with the requirements specified in Subsections 401-3.01, 404-3 and 407-3 of the Standard Specifications. The Paving Supervisor shall have sole responsibility for determining compliance with the specifications. All orders given to the vendor regarding construction details shall be considered final. The pavement thicknesses and lane and shoulder widths shall be as specified elsewhere in this Solicitation.

1.8 Attention: Special Note - Conditioning

The vendor will not be responsible for the initial conditioning of the existing pavement and shoulder surfaces as described in Section 404-3.05 of the NYSDOT Standard Specifications. Patching, joint repair, crack filling and the initial surface cleaning will be done by NYSDOT forces prior to the VPP project.

However, once the VPP overlay placement begins, the vendor is responsible for keeping the pavement and shoulders clean until the overlay operations are completed, as per Section 633-3.01 of the NYSDOT Standard Specifications.

1.9 Special Note – Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs)

For New York State Department of Transportation projects:

• When 8,000 Tons (per mix design) of permanently incorporated Asphalt is supplied per project, the Contractor shall submit EPDs specific to the supplied material.

• For projects with multiple mix designs, an EPD shall be required only when an individual mixture meets or exceeds the listed quantity threshold.

• EPDs shall be submitted to the Director of Materials at materials.epds@dot.ny.gov

• EPDs shall comply with ISO 14025, 14044, and 21930 and be type III as defined by ISO 14025.

1.10 Work Zone Traffic Control

The vendor shall be responsible for work zone traffic control. Traffic shall be controlled in accordance with the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and Sections 619-1 through 619-3 of the Standard Specifications as described herein, including modifications to the Standard Specifications. The vendor shall submit a Work Zone Traffic Control Plan for approval to the Resident Engineer at the Pre- Paving Meeting. For two-way roadways, NYSDOT 619 Standard Sheets 619-307, 619-308, 619-309, 619-312 and 619-314 included in this document may be used as a basis for development of a Work Zone Traffic Control Plan occupies a location for more than an hour within a single daylight period. For one-way roadways, NYSDOT 619 Standard Sheets 619-302, 619-303, and 619-313 may be used as a basis for development of a Work Zone Traffic Control Plan.

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1.10 Work Zone Traffic Control (Cont’d)

For one-way Freeways or Expressways, NYSDOT 619 Standard Sheets 619-301, 619-302, 619-304, and 619-305 may be used as a basis for development of a Work Zone Traffic Control Plan occupies a location for more than an hour within a single daylight period. For multilane roadways, NYSDOT 619 Standard Sheets 619-302, 619-311, 619-313, 619-312, 619-317 and 619 325 included in this document may be used as a basis for development of a Work Zone Traffic Control Plan occupies a location for more than an hour within single daylight period. NYSDOT 619 Standard Sheets can be found at https://webapps.dot.ny.gov/part-ii-619-standard-sheets.

All necessary flaggers for Work Zone Traffic Control shall be provided by the vendor. For two- way roadways, a minimum of three flaggers shall be provided while the paving operation is underway. One shall be stationed at each end of the operation, and one shall be stationed with the paver. For one-way roadways, a minimum of two flaggers shall be provided while the paving operation is underway. One shall be stationed at the beginning of the operation, and one shall be stationed with the paver. The vendor shall station flaggers such that communication is maintained between the flaggers. Hand signals, radios, pilot vehicles or some other means of communication may be used subject to the approval of the Resident Engineer.

All costs for Work Zone Traffic Control including flagging, temporary pavement marking and/or delineation, and construction signs are included in the price per ton of asphalt item (s). No separate payment shall be made.

Major intersecting roads are defined as through State, County, Town, Village, or City roads. The Contractor may provide Portable signs as shown in Figure 6F-2 of the MUTCD and meeting the requirements of Section 619 of the Standard Specifications for lane closures during work hours. Signs left active at night shall be rigid and reflectorized in accordance with the Standard Specifications.

With prior permission of the State's Resident Engineer, the contractor may provide portable signs as shown in Figure 6F-2 of the MUTCD for the DO NOT PASS and NO CENTER LINE signs referenced in Section Special Note - Temporary Pavement Markings. The contractor shall be responsible for assuring that these signs will be in their upright, visible positions twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week while 2’ x 4” temporary yellow markings are used instead of full barrier pavement markings.

The vendor shall provide construction signs as specified in Section 619-1 through 619-3 of the Standard Specifications and in the MUTCD.

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At a minimum, the Contractor shall install the following permanent construction signs.

SIGN MINIMUM

SIZE LOCATION

ROAD WORK

NEXT_ MILES

G20-1 Conventional 36” x 18”

Freeways 48” x 24” On main line upstream of project in each direction.

END ROAD

WORK

G20-2 Conventional 36” x 18”

Freeways 48” x 24” On main line after end of project in each direction.

ROAD WORK

AHEAD

W20-1 Conventional 36” x 36”

Freeways 48” x 48”

On main line in advance of the affected highway segment in each direction and on major intersecting roads 300 -500 feet in advance of main line. Sign should be covered if it conflicts with temporary signing in the vicinity. (Place between the G20-1 and the first warning sign that states condition- i.e., W8-

12, W8-9 or W8-15).

DO NOT PASS R4-1

Conventional 24” x 30”

If 2’x 4” temporary yellow markings are used instead of full barrier centerline pavement markings, place the first sign at or within 100 feet of the beginning of the unmarked area, second within 1,000 feet and subsequent signs, spaced every ½ mile along the project in each direction.

NO CENTER

LINE

W8-12 Conventional 36” x 36”

If 2’x 4” temporary yellow markings are used instead of full barrier centerline pavement markings, place the first sign in advance of the condition and the first “DO NOT PASS” sign: 300’ urban is preferred (100’ minimum), 500’ rural is preferred (200’ minimum).

Place additional signs spaced every 2 miles on mainline in each direction and after every major intersecting road.

LOW

SHOULDER

W8-9 Conventional 36” x 36”

Freeways 48” x 48”

Place on mainline spaced every 2 miles along project in each direction and after every major intersecting road until shoulder back-up is installed (if conditions warrant use, place between the W8-12 and R4-1, maintaining a minimum of 200’ between signs for rural roads and 100’ on urban. The W8-12 can be moved upstream to accommodate the required spacing).

GROOVED

PAVEMENT

W8-15 Conventional 36” x 36”

Freeways 48” x 48”

On any roadway 500 feet in advance of rebates milled under this contract but not paved. Remove or cover after paving rebate.

**All signs should maintain an absolute minimum spacing of 200’ rural or 100’ urban.

( 500’ is preferred in rural and 300’ is preferred in urban).

Double stacking of any of the above signs, or a combination thereof, will NOT be permitted.

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1.10 Work Zone Traffic Control (Cont’d)

1.10.1 Special Note - Temporary Pavement Markings

The vendor shall install and maintain temporary pavement markings on any paved surface without permanent pavement markings before opening it to traffic, before nightfall or before the end of the work day, whichever comes soonest except for areas that are open during the work shift with channelizing devices or flaggers. Temporary pavement markings shall meet the requirements of Section 619 of the Standard Specifications except that two-lane, two-way highways may be left without full barrier centerlines in no passing zones for a maximum of 7 calendar days provided that NO CENTER LINE (W8-12, black on orange), NO PASSING ZONE (W14-3, black on orange pennant shaped sign), and DO NOT PASS (R4-1) signs are used consistent with the MUTCD and in conjunction with yellow 2 foot by 4 inch pavement markings consisting of retro-reflective removable pavement marking tape, paint or yellow temporary overlay markers installed on a 40-ft. cycle to delineate the centerline location.

The State is responsible for the final pavement markings unless otherwise indicated in the contract. If the vendor chooses to install NO CENTER LINE and DO NOT PASS signs and temporary yellow 2 foot by 4-inch pavement markings in lieu of full barrier centerline markings, the signs shall be left in place until the State has completed installing the final pavement markings. The State will normally complete final pavement markings within 7 days of the project completion. However, if unavoidable situations delay the pavement marking installation the signs shall remain in place for 14 calendar days after the project has been completed or until the State has completed installing the final pavement markings, whichever comes first. If permanent pavement marking cannot be installed within 14 days of the project completion, State must install interim pavement markings including center lines, edge lines, stop bars, and simple crosswalks with no hatching before the end of 14 days after project completion.

1.10.2 Asphalt Mixture Overlay Splice (Rebate)

The vendor shall install asphalt mixture overlay splices (pavement terminations) as per the Detail of Asphalt Overlay Splice (see next page). Asphalt Mixture overlay splices shall be installed at the areas indicated in the Location Table for Asphalt Mixture Overlay Splices. The cost for saw cutting, milling rebates and cleaning pavement in the splice area shall be included in the price bid per ton of bituminous concrete. Tack coat shall be paid under its own item as specified elsewhere. No separate payments shall be made for asphalt mixture overlay splices.

Immediately after the asphalt mixture overlay splices are milled, a temporary asphalt mixture ramp shall be constructed. A cone or drum shall be installed at the ramp. If the rebate is left in place at night a drum equipped with a Type A flashing warning light shall be used and the ramp sloped in accordance with Table 619-1. No separate payment shall be made for the ramps. The cost shall be included in the price bid per ton of asphalt.

Where rebates are milled and ramps are constructed and traffic is to ride on the milled pavement for more than the one work day in which the rebate is milled, GROOVED PAVEMENT signs (W8-15) shall be installed on the right side of the roadway, 500 feet upstream of the rebate location. No separate payment shall be made for the GROOVED PAVEMENT sign. The cost shall be included in the price bid per ton of bituminous concrete.

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1.10 Work Zone Traffic Control (Cont’d)

1.10.2 Asphalt Mixture Overlay Splice (Rebate) (Cont’d)

Detail of Asphalt Overlay Splice

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1.10 Work Zone Traffic Control (Cont’d)

1.10.3 Special Note: Work Zone Intrusion Initiative

As part of the Department of Transportation’s Work Zone Intrusion Initiative, the following counter measures shall apply to this Solicitation:

Channelizing Device Spacing Reduction A maximum channelizing device spacing of 40 feet shall be provided at stationary work sites where workers are exposed to traffic. This spacing shall be maintained a reasonable distance upstream of workers and shall be used throughout the work zone.

Where tapers are located less than 500 feet from the work site, the 40-foot spacing shall be used in the taper as well.

Drums or vertical panels are preferred for long-term stationary and intermediate-term stationary work zones, and at any locations where the risk of intrusion is high. Traffic cones are normally adequate for work zones set up and removed on a daily basis.

In long lane or shoulder closures, at least two channelizing devices shall be placed transversely at maximum 800-foot intervals to discourage traffic from driving through the closed lane.

Transversely placed devices are not required where pilot vehicles are in use.

Frequent checks shall be made to reset channelizing devices dislodged by traffic.

Flagger Station Enhanced Setups Additional cones and a flag tree meeting Section 6F.62 of the MUTCD shall be used upstream of flagger stations to provide added warning to drivers. These devices shall be used for flagger stations except those that are constantly moving or are in use at one location for no more than a few minutes. If the W20-7a Flagger sign is required, the additional cones and flag tree shall also be used. If the flaggers move with the paving operation, the vendor shall ensure that appropriate distances are maintained between the flagger sign series, flag tree and the flaggers. The W20-7 flagger sign shall be a minimum of 500 feet and a maximum of 2,500 feet in advance of the flagger. If two or more sets of signs on an approach are used to maintain appropriate distances, when the operation progresses to the point where the next set of flagger warning signs is activated the original signs shall be deactivated by removal, turning away from traffic, or laying them down in a manner that does not pose a roadside hazard for passing vehicles. Only one series of flagger warning signs per approach shall normally be visible to traffic. For additional details on Flagger Station Enhanced Setups, see Work Zone Traffic Control Drawings in this Solicitation.

1.10.4 Temporary Rumble Strips

Description This work shall consist of the installation, maintenance, and subsequent removal of temporary rumble strips in paving work zones where indicated in the Solicitation or as directed by the Engineer.

Materials Rumble strips shall be either constructed in place from a raised strip of asphalt concrete or constructed in place with removable pavement marking tape. Raised, removable tape rumble strips shall be formed by applying four layers of removable black non-reflectorized, removable pavement marking tape. The tape shall be applied to a clean, dry pavement surface in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations. The pavement surface shall be cleaned with compressed air just prior to application of the tape.

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1.10 Work Zone Traffic Control (Cont’d)

1.10.4 Temporary Rumble Strips (Cont’d)

Raised asphalt rumble strips shall be formed from asphalt mixture meeting the requirements of Items 404.0589 or 404.0989. Tack coat meeting the requirements of Item 407.0102 Diluted Tack Coat shall be used to adhere the rumble strip to the existing pavement. Temporary rumble strips shall be formed using a specially constructed rumble strip paver (drag box) pulled transversely across the pavement, or by hand placement between forms fixed to the pavement. If forms are used, they shall be removed prior to compaction of the asphalt mixture. Compaction shall be accomplished using a plate tamper or a static roller. The roadway surface on which the rumble strips are to be attached shall be dry, free of surface contaminants such as dust or oil, and shall be 45 degrees F or greater unless otherwise authorized by the Engineer. The pavement surface shall be cleaned with compressed air just prior to tack coating and subsequent installation of rumble strips.

Temporary rumble strips shall be placed in a succession of three 6 Strip Patterns according to the attached “Suggested Layout Details - Temporary Rumble Strips”. Each strip shall be placed on 10-foot centers and traversing the full width of each travel lane. On curbed roadways, rumble strips shall end a minimum of 3 feet from the curb so as to not interfere with drainage. Rumble strips shall be between 6 inches and 9 inches in width and have a final compacted thickness of 0.4 inches + 0.1 inches.

Any raised rumble strips that fail to adhere to the pavement, or become damaged or flattened such that, in the opinion of the Engineer, they are no longer performing their intended function, shall be replaced or repaired by the Contractor to the satisfaction of the Engineer. Any associated damage to the pavement shall also be repaired by the Contractor to the satisfaction of the Engineer. These replacements or repairs shall be made at no additional expense to the Purchasing Agency.

When directed by the Engineer, (e.g., prior to the start of the winter plowing season), or prior to the placement of successive pavement courses, the Contractor shall completely remove the rumble strips from the pavement. Rumble strips shall be removed upon completion of work and concurrently with the removal of other temporary traffic control signs and devices. Any pavement that is damaged in the process of removing the rumble strips shall be repaired by the Contractor to the satisfaction of the Engineer at no additional expense to the Purchasing Agency.

Basis of Payment All costs for the installation, maintenance and removal of temporary rumble strips are included in the price per ton of asphalt. No separate payment shall be made.

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1.10 Work Zone Traffic Control (Cont’d)

1.10.4 Temporary Rumble Strips (Cont’d)

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1.11 Contract Bonds

The Contractor shall provide the State with a Labor and Materials Bond from a Surety Company listed on the U.S. Department of the Treasury listing of Approved Sureties (Treasury Department Circular 570) and licensed to do business in New York State, and with a minimum rating by A.M. Best of (A-) in the “best’s Key Rating Guide”. Treasury Department Circular 570 can be found on the U.S. Department of the Treasury website at https://www.fiscal.treasury.gov/surety-bonds/circular-570.html.

The Contractor shall procure and deliver the bond to the State at the Pre-Paving Meeting referenced in Section Pre-Paving Meeting and shall maintain it at its own expense and without expense to the State during the Contract and until three months after the OGS contract ending date. If the contract is extended, the Labor and Materials Bond shall be extended until three months after the new contract ending date. The Surety Company shall append a statement of its financial condition and a copy of the resolution authorizing the execution of Bonds by the officers of the Company to the bond.

1.11.1 Labor and Material Bond

The Contractor shall provide a bond in the form prescribed by the Commissioner of the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT), shown in the NYSDOT Standard Specification for Design and Construction, Sub-Section 103-08 Sample Form of Labor and Material Bond, with sufficient sureties, approved by said Commissioner, guaranteeing prompt payment of monies due all persons supplying the Contractor with labor and materials employed and used in carrying out the contract, which bond shall inure to the benefit of the persons supplying such labor and materials. The amount of the Labor and Material Bond shall be 100% of the amount of the total contract bid price.

1.11.2 Labor and Material Bond Example

See the sample Labor and Materials Bond language found on the next 2 pages.

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S A M P L E (page 1 of 2)

103-08 SAMPLE FORM OF LABOR AND MATERIAL BOND

KNOW ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS, that (Name of Contractor)

(Address)

(hereinafter called the “Principal”) and the _________________________________________________ a corporation created and existing under the laws of the State of _____________ having its principal office in the City of _____________________ (hereinafter called the “Surety”), are held and firmly bound unto the People of the State of New York (hereinafter called the “State”) by and through its Department of Transportation (hereinafter called the “Department”), in the full and just sum of [Total Contract Bid Price or the “A Portion” of Total Contract Bid Price Dollars ($ )] good and lawful money of the United States of America, for payment of which said sum of money, well and truly to be made and done, the said Principal binds itself, its heirs, executors and administrators, successors and assigns, and the said Surety binds itself, its successors and assigns jointly and severally, firmly by these presents:

WHEREAS, said Principal has entered into a certain written contract, on the ____ day of __________, 20____ with the Department of Transportation, 50 Wolf Road, Albany, New York 12232.

(Project Description)

In the county/counties of which constitutes Contract No. NOW, THEREFORE, the condition of this obligation is such, that if the said Principal shall promptly pay all monies due to all persons furnishing labor or materials to it or its Subcontractors in the prosecution of the work provided for in said contract, then this obligation shall be void, otherwise to remain in full force and effect; Provided, however, that the Comptroller of the State of New York having required the said Principal to furnish this bond in order to comply with the provisions of Section 137 of the State Finance Law, all rights and remedies on this bond shall inure solely to such persons and shall be determined in accordance with the provisions, conditions and limitations of said Section to the same extent as if they were copied at length herein; and Further, provided, that the place of trial of any action on this bond shall be in the county in which the said contract was to be performed, or if said contract was to be performed in more than one county then in any such county, and not elsewhere.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, the said Principal has hereunto set his/her (their, its) hand and the said Surety has caused this instrument to be signed by its authorized officer, the day and year above written.

Signed and delivered _____ day of _____________ 20____ in the presence of

(Company)

By _________________________________________) Principal (Signature)

(Title)

(Company)

By __________________________________________) Surety (Signature)

(Title of Authorized Officer)

(The Surety Company shall append a single copy of a statement of its financial condition and a copy of the resolution authorizing the execution of Bonds by officers of the Company to the bond(s).

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S A M P L E (page 2 of 2)

103-08 SAMPLE FORM OF LABOR AND MATERIAL BOND

(Acknowledgment of principal, unless it be a corporation)

STATE OF NEW YORK SS.

COUNTY OF______________

On this _____ day of _____________ 20 ___, before me personally came ______________________ to me known and known to me to be the person described in and who executed the foregoing instrument and acknowledged that he/she executed the same.

Notary Public

(Acknowledgment of principal, if a corporation)

COUNTY ______________

On this _____ day of _____________ 20 ___, before me personally came ______________________ to me known and known to me to be the person, who being by me duly sworn, did depose and say that he/she resides in _________________________ that he/she is the ______________________ of the ___________________________ the corporation described in and which executed the foregoing instrument; and that he/she signed his/her name thereto by order of the Board of Directors of said Corporation.

(Acknowledgment of Surety Company)

COUNTY OF ______________

On this _____ day of _____________ 20 ___, before me personally came ______________________ to me known and known to me to be the person, who being by me duly sworn, did depose and say that he/she resides in _____________________ that he/she is the ___________________ of the _________________________________ the corporation described in the foregoing instrument;

and that he/she signed his/her name thereto by order of the Board of Directors of said Corporation.

State Of New York Office of the Attorney General

I hereby approve the foregoing contract and bond as to form and manner of execution.

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SECTION 2: PROJECTS – SPECIAL NOTES – (ALL NYSDOT REGIONS)

2.1 Funding Source

The following projects will be funded by Federal Aid:

Projects 2V2521, 2V2541, 2V2561, 360465, 360469, 360472, 360493, 360510, 410D02, 4V2611, 4V2621, 4V2631, 4V2632, 4V2641, 4V2651, 4V2661, 4V2671, 5V2611, 5V2612, 5V2621, 5V2623, 5V2625, 5V2642, 5V2643, 6V2615, 6V2616, 6V2632, 6H2632, 6H2642, 6S2601, 6S2602, 6S2603, 6S2606, 7VP001, 7VP002, 7VP003, 7VP004, 7VP005, 7VP006, 7VP007, 7VP008, 7VP009, 7VP010, 7VP011, 7VP012, 7VP013, 7VP014, 7VP015, 7VP016 and 9HP662.

The following projects will be 100% State funded:

Projects 1V2621, 1V2622, 1V2623, 1V2624, 1V2661, 1V2681, 360466, 360468A, , 360468B, 360491, 360495, 4V2612, 4V2622, 4V2633, 4V2634, 4V2635, 4V2642, 4V2643, 4V2662, 4V2672, 5V2615, 5V2616, 5V2645, 5V2646, 5V2647, 5V2653, 5V2654, 5V2655, 6H2611, 6H2633, 6H2634, 6H2641, 7V2560, 7V2611, 7V2612, 7V2621, 7V2622, 7V2631, 7V2632, 7V2633, 7V2641, 7V2651, 7V2652, 7V2653, 7V2654, 7V2655, 7V2656, 7V2657, 7V2663, 7PAV85, 7PAV86, 7PAV87, 7PAV89, 7PAV90, 7PAV91, 7PAV92, 800913, 801319, 9HP611, 9HP621, 9HP641, 9HP651, 9HP661, and 9HP664.

2.2 Project Locations

The specific locations for all projects listed in this Solicitation can be found in Attachment 1 – Pricing.

2.3 Special Note - Coordination with Cold Recycling or Heater Scarification Projects Prior to asphalt mixture overlay, Projects; 360468A, 360468B, 4V2672, 9HP611, 9HP621, 9HP641, 9HP651, 9HP661, and 9HP664 involve cold recycling and Projects; 360491, 6H2632 and 6H2633 involve heater scarification through separate contractor(s). These VPP overlay projects require that the paving contractor coordinate their work with the corresponding cold recycling/ heater scarification contractor to allow the required curing period before placing the asphalt mixture overlay, as well as to minimize disruption to the traveling public and the time traffic is running over a recycled surface.

2.4 Special Note – PG Binder and Mix Design Level

2.4.1 PG 64S-22

Requirements of this note apply to all Section 404 Asphalt Mixture items in this contract as outlined in Section Superpave Asphalt Mixture Design Criteria table.

PG Binder Use a PG 64S-22 (Standard) meeting the requirements of AASHTO M 332, Standard Specification for Performance Graded Asphalt Binder using Multiple Stress Creep Recovery (MSCR), for the production of asphalt mixtures for this project.

Terminal Blend Crumb Rubber modifier may be used for this PG binder. When terminal blend CRM PG binder is used, the following shall apply:

• Crumb rubber particles shall be finer than #30 sieve size.

• The CRM PG binder shall be storage-stable and homogeneous.

• The Dynamic Shear Rheometer (DSR) shall be set at 2-mm gap.

• The CRM PG binder shall be 99% free of particles retained on the 600 µm sieve as tested in accordance with Section 5.4 of M 332.

Use of polyphosphoric acid (PPA) to modify the PG binder properties is prohibited for mixtures under this contract. This prohibition also applies to the use of PPA as a cross- linking agent for polymer modification.

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SECTION 2: PROJECTS - SPECIAL NOTES (ALL NYSDOT REGIONS) (Cont’d)

2.4 Special Note – PG Binder and Mix Design Level (Cont’d)

2.4.1 PG 64S-22 (Cont’d)

Mix Design The mixture designs must be developed in accordance with the criteria specified in the Asphalt Mixture items that are appropriate for an Estimated Traffic Level as noted in Section Superpave Asphalt Mixture Design Criteria table.

Note: The PG binder for this project may be modified with CRM additives to meet the requirements stated above. Handling of the Asphalt Mixture shall be discussed at the pre-paving meetings.

2.4.2 PG 64V-22

Requirements of this note apply to all of Section 404 Asphalt Mixture items in this contract as outlined in Section Superpave Asphalt Mixture Design Criteria table.

PG Binder Use polymer or Terminal Blend Crumb Rubber modified PG 64V-22 (Very High) meeting the requirements of AASHTO M 332, Standard Specification for Performance Graded Asphalt Binder using Multiple Stress Creep Recovery (MSCR), for the production of asphalt mixtures for this project. In addition, the binder grade must also meet the elastomeric properties as indicated by one of the following equations for %R3.2:

1. For Jnr3.2 ≥ 0.1, %R3.2 >29.371 * Jnr3.2-0.2633

2. For Jnr3.2 <0.1, %R3.2 > 55 Where: R3.2 is % recovery at 3.2 kPa Jnr 3.2 is the average non-recoverable creep compliance at 3.2 kPa.

When terminal blend CRM PG binder is used, the following shall apply:

• Crumb rubber particles shall be finer than #30 sieve size.

• The CRM PG binder shall be storage-stable and homogeneous.

• The Dynamic Shear Rheometer (DSR) shall be set at 2-mm gap.

• The CRM PG binder shall be 99% free of particles retained on the 600 µm sieve as tested in accordance with Section 5.4 of M 332.

Use of polyphosphoric acid (PPA) to modify the PG binder properties is prohibited for mixtures under this contract. This prohibition also applies to the use of PPA as a cross- linking agent for polymer modification.

The mixture designs must be developed in accordance with the criteria specified in the Asphalt Mixture items that are appropriate for an Estimated Traffic Level as noted in Section Superpave Asphalt Mixture Design Criteria table.

Note: The PG binder for this project will be modified with polymer or CRM additives to meet the requirements stated above. Handling of the Asphalt Mixture shall be discussed at the pre- paving meetings.

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2.4 Special Note – PG Binder and Mix Design Level (Cont’d)

2.4.3 PG 64H-22

Requirements of this note apply to all Section 404 Asphalt Mixture items in this contract as outlined in Section Superpave Asphalt Mixture Design Criteria table.

PG Binder Use a PG 64H-22 (High) meeting the requirements of AASHTO M 332, Standard Specification for Performance Graded Asphalt Binder using Multiple Stress Creep Recovery (MSCR), for the production of asphalt mixtures for this project. Terminal Blend Crumb Rubber modifier may be used for this PG binder.

When terminal blend CRM PG binder is used, the following shall apply:

• Crumb rubber particles shall be finer than #30 sieve size.

• The CRM PG binder shall be storage-stable and homogeneous.

• The Dynamic Shear Rheometer (DSR) shall be set at 2-mm gap.

• The CRM PG binder shall be 99% free of particles retained on the 600 µm sieve as tested in accordance with Section 5.4 of M 332.

Use of poly-phosphoric acid (PPA) to modify the PG binder properties is prohibited for mixtures containing limestone, limestone as an aggregate blend component, limestone as a constituent in crushed gravel aggregate, or recycled asphalt pavement (RAP) that includes any limestone. This prohibition also applies to the use of PPA as a cross- linking agent for polymer modification.

Mix Design The mixture designs must be developed in accordance with the criteria specified in the Asphalt Mixture items that are appropriate for an Estimated Traffic Level as noted in Section Superpave Asphalt Mixture Design Criteria table.

Note: The PG binder for this project may be modified with CRM additives to meet the requirements stated above. Handling of the Asphalt Mixture shall be discussed at the pre-paving meetings.

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2.4 Special Note – PG Binder and Mix Design Level (Cont’d)

2.4.4 PG 64E-22

Requirements of this note apply to all of Section 404 Asphalt Mixture items in this contract as outlined in Section Superpave Asphalt Mixture Design Criteria table.

PG Binder

Use polymer or Terminal Blend Crumb Rubber modified PG 64E-22 (Extreme) meeting the requirements of AASHTO M 332, Standard Specification…