atlantic SPECIFICATION ATLANTIC COUNTY TWO YEAR (2) CONCRETE MR 2026-2028.pdf

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR TWO YEAR (2)

CONCRETE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR 2026 -2028

INTENT

These specifications provide for the repairs, patching, and/or filling of miscellaneous concrete throughout the governmental facilities of the County of Atlantic. It also calls for emergency service calls. The time period covered is SEPTEMBER 1, 2026, through AUGUST 31, 2028.

SCOPE OF WORK

Miscellaneous Concrete (Maintenance and Repair) shall include any and all repairs, patching, filling, replacement of existing or installation of new concrete sidewalks, curbs, handicapped ramps, driveways, slabs, pads, steps, bollards, posts and any other as may be directed by the County.

The work shall include a site visits, layout, measurements, quantities, excavation, preparation and grading, elevation, slope, backfill, sub-base material, removal and disposal, forming, finishing, clean-up, barricading, and safety devices as may be required by the governmental jurisdiction where the work is to take place.

All work shall meet the minimum codes, ordinances and standards set forth by the governmental jurisdiction where the work is to take place.

This specification intends the inclusion by the bidder to provide appropriate materials and the highest quality workmanship in the trade, to the extent needed to produce a complete performance of the contract. Anything not specifically called for to be completed but which is reasonably implied or obviously necessary to make a full and good completion of the contract requirement shall be included in the bidder's proposal as if specifically called for herein.

Notice to Proceed with Work: No work shall commence until after the County receives a quote/estimate and issues a Purchase Order to the Contractor.

GENERAL CONDITIONS

1. It is the responsibility of the contractor to be familiar with and comply with all codes, rules, ordinances, and regulations, including health and safety, of all authorities having jurisdiction and their interpretations which are in effect at the sites of work.

2. The Contractor shall have all of the tools of the trade to perform all necessary work. The County shall not pay for any rental equipment or vehicles that would be standard tools of the trade.

3. Contractor is to protect all adjacent work areas and finish surfaces from damage during the installation or cleaning. It is necessary to protect for dust and water infiltration through windows, doors, and other penetrations into buildings.

4. Contractor is to verify conditions are acceptable for product installation in accordance with Manufacturer’s instructions.

5. During the time of the work called for under these specifications, the Contractor will be held responsible for any damage to work being done, the grounds, the building or its contents by anyone in his employ or over whom he has control. The Contractor shall use every reasonable means for protecting the work, grounds, buildings and their contents and shall leave the buildings and their contents in the same condition as when work started and in a condition to meet approval with the County. Any damage done to the grounds, the buildings or its contents by the Contractor, his employees or anyone over whom he has control, during the course of the work called for under these specifications, shall be repaired, made good, or replaced at the Contractor’s expense.

6. The Contractor shall remove all debris and rubbish from the site on a daily basis, to dispose of same legally off the property. Debris and rubbish shall not be allowed to accumulate.

7. The Contractor water and electric when available from Owner, can be used without metering and without payment of use charges. Restore these facilities to conditions existing before initial use.

8. Facilities Management will request work to be performed under this contract at any county property. The contractor will be asked to meet Facility’s staff at the proposed work site to determine scope of work and to inspect conditions.

Contractor will submit a proposal for determined scope of work.

9. If applicable, Contractor shall be responsible for all permits.

10. Except as may be specifically permitted by the resulting contract, awarded Contractor shall not delegate, subcontract, assign or otherwise permit anyone other than the Contractor’s personnel to perform any of the work required under this project, or assign any of its rights or obligations hereunder, without written consent of the County, which consent may be withheld at its sole discretion.

11. The Contractor is to observe all PEOSH guidelines during the construction, which shall include proper posting of all construction areas and maintaining acceptable indoor air quality standards by reducing excessive dust, noise, and odors, etc. whenever possible. The contractor is to notify the facility coordinator whenever these conditions cannot be met so that the facility may arrange for alternate methods to ensure the safety of the residents and staff.

12. The contractor shall be responsible for all cost associates with obtaining all underground utility locations prior to beginning work.

13. If requested, Compaction and Concrete Testing and Reports will be performed by the Contractor.

HOURS OF WORK

General repair work shall be performed between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, and shall be expeditiously scheduled and completed to the satisfaction of the County.

Contractor shall notify Dwight Davis 609-929-9501 within seventy-two (72) hours, an acknowledgment of telephone order for non-emergency work to be performed. Contractor shall have County employee or County designee sign contractor into property and sign them out when they leave. Vendor will be paid in accordance to the hours acknowledged. The County will provide a multi-page NCR form.

EMERGENCY SERVICE

Emergency services shall be provided twenty-four (24) hours per day seven (7) days a week. Vendor must provide a 24 hour emergency telephone number. An emergency is classed as an occasion when the contractor is called out after 4:30 PM and before 8:00 AM during a normal work week. Callouts on holidays and weekends are also considered emergencies.

The contractor shall respond to all emergency calls by telephone within one half (1/2) hour of notification and shall have a service person at the job site within one hour thereafter. All emergency repairs shall be completed before the service person leaves the facility to which he/she responded, or if they have been cleared to do so by an authorized representative of the Division of Facilities Management.

Bidder must provide hourly rates as requested on the Proposal Form which shall be used for any emergency service.

WARRANTIES

All labor, parts and equipment shall be warranted for one (1) year from installation.

TERM OF THIS CONTRACT

The contract period shall be from SEPTEMBER 1, 2026, through AUGUST 31, 2028 unless sooner revoked by the County for noncompliance with its provisions, or if funds for the contract are exhausted. The County reserves the right to extend the contract for an additional one (1) year at the same rate, terms and conditions.

AWARD OF CONTRACT

NOTE: County of Atlantic reserves the right to reject bid if unit costs are excessive.

The contractor shall establish an hourly rate (Unit Price) for service performed. Award of contract shall be on a Unit Price basis to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, based on straight time. ALTHOUGH THE OTHER RATES DO

NOT DETERMINE THE AWARD, THE BIDDER MUST INDICATE ON THE PROPOSAL FORM A HOURLY

RATE AMOUNT FOR EACH TYPE OF RATE. N/A RESPONSE IS NOT ACCEPTABLE. In the event that two or more low bidders have the exact same hourly rate, the lowest percentage of markup for parts will determine low bidder.

Hourly Rate is requested for use in regular non-emergency and emergency services. The hourly rate shall include all costs, labor, travel, overhead and profit. The County will begin hourly rate payment from time of arrival to the County facilities until the time of departure from the County facility. If there is substantial travel time, bidders should include such costs in the hourly rate. The hourly rate applies to the service of one person.

However, if more than one person is being sent, the County’s Facilities Management representative must be notified. The County will pay for the labor of more than one person only if previously notified and approved. The reputation of the bidder regarding adequacy of their past skillful performance of this type and magnitude required herein shall be considered in determining the bidder’s responsibility when making award.

Should one (1) or more bidders submit the same hourly rate for regular time, then the bidder with the lowest percentage of markup on parts and/or materials shall determine the lowest bidder. The maximum markup allowed is 10%.

The total number of hours on the Proposal Form is an estimate only. If total bid amount exceeds budget appropriations, the County reserves the right to amend the bid total based on hourly rate.

QUALIFICATIONS OF BIDDERS

A. The County may make such investigation as deemed necessary to determine the ability of the bidder to perform the work and the Bidder shall furnish to the County all such information and data for this purpose as the County may request.

B. The County reserves the right to reject any bid if the evidence submitted by or investigation of such Bidder fails to satisfy the County that such Bidder is properly qualified to carry out the obligation of the contract and to complete the work contemplated therein. Conditional bids will not be accepted.

REFERENCES (Minimum of 3)

1._____________________________________________________________ 2._____________________________________________________________ 3._____________________________________________________________

C. Bidder must list individual(s) that will perform the contract work. Such individual(s) must have a minimum of three (3) years’ experience in this particular line of work as called for in this specification.

1._____________________________________________________________ 2._____________________________________________________________

3._____________________________________________________________

CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT

Proposals will be required to be submitted for new concrete work on various locations requested by Facilities Management.

The contractor will meet Facility’s staff at the proposed work site to determine scope of work. Contractor will submit a proposal for determined scope of work. All new work will be funded by Capital Improvement bonds.

MATERIAL & EQUIPMENT

The contractor shall list the percentage of markup they will charge the County, over their supplier’s invoice price, and shall include copies of the suppliers’ invoices with each billing. The estimated expenditure for material and equipment during the term of the contract is $ 25,000.00 per year. The maximum markup shall be ten (10%) percent over supplier’s invoice.

PAYMENTS

Payment shall be made monthly to the Contractor by the County for the total number of hours of service rendered at the established hourly rate after approval by the Facilities Manager. Each bill shall include the date of service, the individual job site, the number of hours, and any materials (with markup) necessary for the repair. Every invoice must be accompanied by the supplier’s invoices for materials.

Contractor must submit a signed County Standard Invoice, vendor bill, material invoices, sign in/out sheets, certified payrolls and monthly manning reports prior to any payment being released.

MINIMUM RATES OF PAY:

In accordance with Chapter 150 of the Laws of 1963, “Prevailing Rates of Wages of Public Contracts,” the prevailing wage rates, as determined by the Commissioner of Labor and Industry of the State of New Jersey, for the locality of the work for each craft or trade or classification of all workmen needed to perform the Contract during the term thereof will apply and all workmen shall be paid not less than these prevailing wage rates.

TERMINATION OF CONTRACT

1. Termination for Convenience: The County may terminate a contract, in whole or in part, without showing cause upon giving written notice to the Contractor. The County shall pay all reasonable cost incurred by the Contractor up to the date of termination. The Contractor will not be reimbursed for any anticipatory profits which have not been earned up to the date of termination.

2. Termination for Default: When the Contractor has not performed or has unsatisfactorily performed the contract;

payment shall be withheld at the discretion of the County. Failure on the part of a Contractor to fulfill contractual obligations shall be considered just cause for termination of the contract and the Contractor is not entitled to any costs incurred by the Contractor up to the date of termination.

3. Termination of either type shall be completed by giving five (5) days’ notice in writing to the other party of its intentions to do so with the terms and conditions of the agreement. In the event the County cancels the contract, the Contractor shall only be entitled to payments for work properly performed or completed.

NOTE: The County will award each category individually on a Hourly Rate Basis to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder. Bidder may bid one or both categories; bidder cannot tie bid for one category with another; in doing so, said bid will be rejected.

RECYCLING

Contractor shall be responsible for disposing of any debris outlined as a recyclable material, pursuant to the Atlantic County Solid Waste Ordinance or New Jersey Dept. Of Environmental Protection. Said debris shall be taken to a certified recycling center.

PUBLIC UTILITIES

The Contractor is hereby notified that the safety of all utility structures encountered in the work is his/her responsibility and all damage caused by his operations must be repaired at his/her expense.

COUNTY OBLIGATIONS

The County of Atlantic will assign a contact person who will be the liaison between the contractor and the County. The person will be responsible for calling in work to the contractor and responding to any questions from the contractor. The contact person will assist the contractor in obtaining access to the County Facilities.

ONLY THE OFFICE OF PURCHASING CAN ANSWER QUESTIONS CONCERNING

THIS BID. INFORMATION OBTAINED WHILE PERFORMING SITE INSPECTIONS FROM ANY

INDIVIDUAL(S) WHETHER EMPLOYED BY THE COUNTY OR NOT IS NOT RELEVANT. THE

PROCEDURE FOR ASKING QUESTIONS ABOUT THE BID IS OUTLINED ON THE COVER PAGE.

END OF SECTION A

SECTION 605 - CURBS

605.01 Description.

This work may consist of the construction of Portland cement concrete curbs or granite curbs, the resetting of granite curbs, and the removal and disposal of existing concrete barrier curbs.

MATERIALS

605.02 Materials.

Portland cement concrete shall conform to Section 914, except that concrete curb at driveways shall attain a strength of not less than 3,000 pounds per square inch in three days. Other materials shall conform to the following Subsections:

Curing Materials 905.03 Pre formed Expansion Joint Filler 908.01 Joint Sealer, Hot-Poured 908.02 Granite Curbs 910.06 Mortar and Grout 914.03 Reinforcement Steel 915.01

EQUIPMENT

605.03 Equipment.

A. Compaction. Compaction of underlying material shall be accomplished by equipment according to

Subsection 203.04.

B. Forms. Forms shall be of wood, metal, or other suitable material and shall extend for the full depth of the concrete. All forms shall be true to line, free from warp, and of sufficient strength to resist the pressure of the concrete without deforming. Curved forms of proper radius shall be used on all radial sections and shall be of an acceptable design. Bracing and staking of forms shall be such that the forms remain in both horizontal and vertical alignment until their removal.

C. Finishing. Finishing equipment shall include floats, edger’s, spades, tamps, and small vibrators.

CONSTRUCTION

605.04 Excavation and Backfilling.

Excavation shall be according to Subsection 202.04. Backfilling shall be according to Subsection 203.06.

605.05 Preparation of Underlying Material.

Excavation for curbs shall be made to the required depth, and to a width that permits the installation and bracing of the forms. The underlying material shall be shaped and compacted to a firm, even surface. Unstable material shall be removed and replaced with acceptable material that shall be compacted.

605.06 Granite Curbs.

Where concrete foundation is required, concrete as specified for manhole foundations shall be used.

Granite curbs shall be set with the top surface at the required grade. Joints shall be not more than ¼ inch wide for dressed, and 3/8” inch wide for quarry-split curbs. The joints shall be pointed with 1:1 by volume cement-sand mortar. Between granite curbs and adjacent concrete surface and concrete base course, expansion joints shall be provided and filled with ¼ inch, preformed, bituminous, joint filler and sealed with hot-poured joint sealer.

605.07 Concrete Curbs.

A. Limitations. The limitations of placing shall be as specified in Subsection 501.11 and the following:

1. Placing of concrete shall be discontinued in time to allow finishing to be completed in daylight hours unless an artificial lighting system is provided.

2. Concrete curb shall not be constructed from November 1 to March 15 unless the roadway in which the curb is located is closed to traffic for a minimum of 30 curing days as specified in Subsection 501.17, Subpart B.

B. Mixing, Placing, and Finishing Concrete. Construction requirements shall conform to Section 405 and the following:

1. Where changes in the size or shape of curbs occur in a continuous section, the transition between sections shall be gradual.

2. Immediately before placing the concrete, the underlying material shall be thoroughly dampened, and the forms given a coating of light oil or other material which can prevent adherence of the concrete to the forms and which does not discolor the concrete. Where removed and used again, the forms shall be thoroughly cleaned and treated each time before using.

3. The concrete shall be placed immediately after mixing. The edges, sides, and faces shall be spaded or vibrated and the surface tamped to compact the concrete thoroughly and bring the mortar to the surface, after which the surface shall be finished smooth and even by means of a wooden float.

4. Sleeves for sign or delineator posts installed in barrier curbs shall be filled with sand and sealed with hot-poured joint sealer immediately after installation and shall be resealed if and when posts are installed.

5. Concrete curbs shall be constructed in sections having uniform lengths of 20 feet. The length of these sections may be reduced where necessary for closures, but no section less than 6 feet will be permitted. The forms on the face of all curb shall be removed as soon as the concrete holds its shape and the surface shall then be finished with a fine hair brush to a smooth and even finish.

Plastering will not be permitted. The top edges of curb shall be rounded. Edges where expansion joint material has been placed shall be finished with an edging tool having a radius of not over ¼ inch.

6. As soon as the forms are removed, the concrete shall be covered with wet burlap if finishing prevents the immediate application of curing compound. The concrete shall remain covered until it is to be finished, at which time the wet burlap shall be removed from that amount of concrete that can be immediately finished. As soon as finishing is complete, curing compound shall be applied.

7. Any exposed surface or surfaces against which some rigid type of construction is to be made shall be left smooth and uniform so as to permit free movement of the curb.

8. All tool marks shall be removed with a wetted brush or wooden float, and the finished surface shall present a uniform appearance.

9. Care shall be taken to minimize damage to previously constructed areas. Any damage shall be repaired without additional compensation.

C. Joints. Expansion joints shall be provided opposite joints in abutting concrete surface course and at approximately equal distances of not more than 20 feet between joints. Joints shall be filled with preformed expansion joint filler, ½ inch thick, which shall be flush with the top and face. Between concrete curbs and concrete surface or base course, ½-inch, preformed, expansion-joint filler shall be installed and the joint shall be sealed with hot-poured joint sealer.

D. Protection and Curing. Immediately after finishing the concrete according to Subpart B above, apply a Type 1-D, with fugitive dye, curing compound, or Type 2, white pigmented, for white concrete. Protection during cold weather and curing shall be performed according to Subsection 501.17, Subpart B.

The curb shall be protected until finally accepted. During this period, any damage caused by construction operations or cold weather shall be repaired without additional compensation.

E. Curb Placed on Concrete Base or Concrete Surface. When the curb is to be constructed upon concrete, all dirt, bituminous material, and other loose or adhering matter shall be removed from the surface. The curb shall be dowelled with steel dowels. The diameter of holes drilled in the concrete shall be not more than ¾ inch greater than the diameter of the dowels. The dowels shall be set in grout. Transverse joints in dowelled curb shall be installed directly over transverse joints and over definite cracks in the concrete. Additional joints shall be installed between slab joints and cracks so as to divide the curb into sections of approximately equal lengths of not more than 20 feet. The joints shall be constructed as specified in Subpart C above.

F. Curb Placed on Bridge Decks. Drilling of holes in the bridge deck outside the limits of the barrier curb to support the forms will not be permitted.

605.08 White Concrete Curbs.

White concrete curbs shall be constructed as specified for concrete curb in Subsection 605.07 and as follows:

1. Mixers and agitator trucks used for white concrete shall be used exclusively for that purpose during the time that the white concrete is being placed. The drums of such mixers and trucks shall be thoroughly washed, and all cement and concrete shall be removed before using the drums for mixing white concrete.

2. The fine hair brush finish is deleted from barrier curb if steel forms are used.

605.09 Precast Concrete and White Concrete Barrier Curbs.

Precast concrete barrier curbs may be substituted for cast-in-place concrete barrier curb and precast white concrete barrier curbs may be substituted for cast-in-place white concrete barrier curbs and the substitute curbs shall be constructed as specified for cast-in-place curb.

Reinforcement steel, if used for handling, shall have a minimum 2-inch cover of concrete. Handling devices shall be removable and the holes shall be filled with white concrete as required.

SECTION 607 - SIDEWALKS AND DRIVEWAYS

607.01 Description.

This work shall consist of the construction of HMA sidewalks and driveways and Portland cement concrete sidewalks and driveways.

This work shall also consist of applying a color contrast and a slip resistant surface on Portland cement concrete sidewalks for the delineation of public sidewalk curb ramps.

607.02 Materials.

HMA shall conform to Section 903 except that the composition of the mixture for the top layer may also include up to 20 percent of RAP. Portland cement concrete shall conform to Section 914 except that driveways shall attain a strength of not less than 3,000 pounds per square inch in three days. Other materials shall conform to the following Subsections:

Soil Aggregate 901.09 Prime Coat:

Cut-back Asphalt, Grade MC-30 or MC-70 904.02 Tack Coat:

Cut-back Asphalt, Grade RC-70 or RC-T 904.02 Emulsified Asphalt, Grade RS-1, SS-1, or SS-1h 904.03 Cationic Emulsified Asphalt, Grade CSS-1 or CSS-1h 904.03 Curing Materials 905.03 Preformed Expansion Joint Filler 908.01 Reinforcement Steel 915.03

Dense-graded aggregate for base course used with HMA sidewalk shall conform to Subsection 901.08.

Materials for public sidewalk delineation shall be safety red in color and shall be a moisture-cured polyurethane coating with self-contained white rubber grit, or a preformed plastic marking tape. The materials shall be capable of adhering to existing or new Portland cement concrete sidewalk. All applications of safety red shall be uniform in color.

The moisture-cured polyurethane shall be an abrasion, chemical, and UV resistant formula. When cured, the coating shall produce a slip resistant non-porous surface. The surface of the moisture-cured polyurethane shall exhibit the following minimum friction values when tested according to ASTM D 1894:

Static Coefficient Kinetic Coefficient Of Friction (N/kg) of Friction (N/kg)

35.0 32.0

The minimum final dry coat thickness for two coats or roller applied moisture-cured polyurethane shall be 40 mils.

The preformed marking tape shall be a durable, retro reflective, pliant, polymer material. The patterned material, without adhesive, shall have a minimum caliper of 20 mils at the thinnest portion of the cross-section. The surface of the public sidewalk delineation with the preformed marking tape shall exhibit a minimum slip resistant value of 55 BPN when tested according to ASTM E 303.

607.03 Excavation and Backfilling.

Excavation shall be according to Section 202. Immediately after removing the side forms, the spaces along the edges of sidewalks and driveways shall be backfilled with suitable material. This material shall be placed in layers not exceeding 5 inches in loose thickness and shall be compacted until firm.

607.04 Preparation of Underlying Materials.

The underlying material shall be shaped and compacted to a firm, even surface. Unstable material shall be removed and replaced with acceptable material that shall be compacted.

607.05 HMA Sidewalks and Driveways.

HMA sidewalks and driveways shall consist of a HMA surface on a base course.

1. Base Course. Either soil aggregate or dense-graded aggregate may be used for sidewalks, and HMA or dense-graded aggregate or both may be used for driveways and shall be constructed as follows:

a. Soil aggregate base course or dense-graded aggregate base course shall be according to Section

301.

b. HMA shall be according to Section 404.

2. Surface Course. HMA surface shall be constructed according to Section 404 except that rollers shall weigh at least ½ ton.

607.06 Concrete Sidewalks, Driveways, and Public Sidewalk Curb Ramp Delineation.

Concrete sidewalks and driveways shall be constructed according to Section 405 and the following:

1. Mixing and Placing Concrete. Immediately before placing the concrete, the underlying material shall be thoroughly dampened and the forms given a coating of light oil. Where removed and used again, the forms shall be thoroughly cleaned and oiled each time before using. Mechanical spreaders are not required.

2. Finishing. The concrete shall be struck off with a transverse template resting upon the side forms. After the concrete has been struck off to the required cross-section, it shall be finished with floats and straightedges until a smooth surface has been obtained.

When the surface of the concrete is free from water and just before the concrete attains its initial set, the surface shall be gone over and finished with a wooden float and brushed with a wet, soft-haired brush.

The surface of the concrete shall be so finished as to drain completely at all times. All edges shall be finished and rounded with an edging tool having a radius of ¼ inch.

The surface shall be divided into blocks by use of a grooving tool. Grooves shall be so placed as to cause expansion joints to be placed at a groove line. The grooves shall be cut to a depth of not less than ½ inch. The edges of the grooves shall be finished with an edging tool having a radius of ¼ inch.

3. Expansion Joints. Expansion joints shall be ½ inch wide, placed at intervals of approximately 20 feet, and shall be filled with preformed expansion-joint filler. Expansion joints shall be formed around all appurtenances such as manholes and utility poles extending into or through the concrete. Preformed expansion joint filler, ¼ inch thick, shall be installed in these joints. Expansion joint filler shall be installed between concrete and any fixed structure, such as a building or bridge. The expansion joint material shall extend for the full depth.

The top and ends of expansion joint material shall be cleaned of concrete, and the expansion joint material shall be so trimmed as to be slightly below the surface of the concrete.

4. Protection and Curing. Forms may be removed when removal does not damage the concrete. No pressure shall be exerted upon the concrete when removing forms. Protection during cold weather and curing shall be according to Subsection 501.17, Subpart B.

Pedestrians will not be permitted upon concrete sidewalks or driveways until 24 hours after finishing concrete. Vehicles or loads shall not be permitted on any sidewalk, driveway, or median until the concrete has attained sufficient strength.

Such barricades and protection devices as are necessary shall be constructed and placed to keep pedestrians and other traffic off the sidewalk or driveway.

Any sidewalk or driveway damaged before Acceptance shall be repaired by removing concrete within groove limits and replacing it with concrete of the type and finish as is in the original construction. Damage caused by construction operations or cold weather shall be repaired without additional compensation.

5. Public Sidewalk Curb Ramp Delineation. Immediately before applying the marking material to the ramp surface, all dirt, oil, grease, and other foreign material shall be removed and the surface completely cleaned with a solvent according to the manufacturer’s recommendations. The marking material shall be applied on thoroughly dry surfaces within the manufacturer’s recommended ambient conditions for application.

The moisture-cured polyurethane coating shall be applied by roller method, in two coats. Immediately after the application of the second coat, silicon carbide 60 grit shall be broadcast evenly over the moist surface coat at a rate of 0.07 pounds per square yard. The drying time between coats and drying time to fully cure the coating shall be the times recommended by the manufacturer of the moisture-cured polyurethane. The coating shall not be subjected to loading or chemical exposure until fully cured.

Before applying preformed marking tape, a solvent based adhesive conforming to NJDEP volatile organic content requirements shall be applied to the curb ramp area. The preformed marking tape shall be field cut to the required dimensions and applied in one piece.

Equipment and procedures for applying curb ramp markings shall be such that the markings are not damaged, wrinkled, or distorted during installation.

All curb ramp markings determined to be damaged or not to be in conformance with these Specifications or the Plans shall be removed and replaced at no cost to the County.

SECTION 613 - MISCELLANEOUS CONCRETE

613.01 Description.

This work shall consist of the construction of miscellaneous Portland cement concrete items such as steps, pipe plugs, saddles, and encasements.

613.02 Materials.

Materials shall conform to the following Subsections:

Portland Cement Concrete 914 Curing Materials 905.03 Preformed Expansion Joint Filler 908.01 Reinforcement Steel 915.01

613.03 Excavation and Backfilling.

Excavation and backfilling shall be according to Section 202, 206, or 207.

613.04 Mixing, Placing, Finishing, and Curing.

Mixing, placing, finishing, and curing of concrete including placing of reinforcement steel shall be according to Section 405.

613.05 Pipe Plugs.

The thickness of pipe plugs shall be equal to the inside diameter of the pipe or 2 feet, whichever is less.

END OF TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION