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Procurement

ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

1655 W. Jackson Street

Phoenix, AZ 85007

Solicitation Amendment Summary SOLICITATION NO.: BPM005679 AMENDMENT NO.: One (1)

DESCRIPTION: Chip Seal and Fog Coat Services

Rev. 04/2020

Pursuant to the Uniform Instructions to Offerors, Item B.6, Solicitation Amendments, the above referenced solicitation shall be amended as follows:

1. Special Terms and Conditions

The following is hereby added to the Special Terms and Conditions

27. Bituminous Price Adjustment

The term “Bituminous Material” as used herein shall include asphalt cement, liquid asphalt and emulsified asphalt.

Liquid asphalt prices shall be adjusted monthly, in accordance with the “Price Adjustment for Bituminous Material” index published by Contracts and Specifications Services Section published by the Asphalt Weekly Monitor, a publication of Poten & Partners, Inc. Price adjustments shall only be effective after a change order in the Procurement Portal (APP) has been applied. All price changes will be effective the 1st of the month.

The tons of emulsified products to which the adjustment will be applicable will be the tons of the emulsified asphalt prior to dilution.

“Base Price” +/- “Adjustment for Bituminous Material” index published by Contracts and Specifications Services Section, published by the Asphalt Weekly Monitor, a publication of Poten & Partners, Inc.” = Difference X % = Eligible Price Adjustment.

Emulsified Asphalt:

Concentrate: 60% of index/base price difference Dilute 1:1: 30% of index/base price difference

TR + Binder, PG 64-28TR+; used for 4000 foot to 6500 foot elevation projects:

100% of index/base price difference

TR + Binder, PG70-22TR+; used for under 4000 foot elevation projects:

100% of index/base price difference

Cover Material, Pre-Coated; for TR+ Chip Seal 100% of index/base price difference

No additional compensation will be made for any additional or increased charges, costs, expenses, taxes, etc.

which the Contractor may have incurred since the time of bidding and which may result of any increase in the “initial cost” of bituminous material.

2. All other terms, conditions and provisions of this solicitation remain unchanged.

1655 W. Jackson Street

Phoenix, AZ 85007

Solicitation Amendment Summary SOLICITATION NO.: BPM005679 AMENDMENT NO.: Two (2)

DESCRIPTION: Chip Seal and Fog Coat Services

Rev. 04/2020

Pursuant to the Uniform Instructions to Offerors, Item B.6, Solicitation Amendments, the above referenced solicitation shall be amended as follows:

1. Specifications

The following are hereby added to Section 4.13 Mobilization:

4.13.4. The Contractor shall quote based on loaded miles to each job site. Loaded miles are whenever the vehicle is carrying property for hire. Loaded miles do not include deadhead miles which are miles the vehicle travels empty when returning to home base after unloading the property hauled.

2. Line Items

The following line items are hereby removed:

5. Central District - Emulsified Asphalt; CRS-2P - Diluted 1:1

27. Northeast District - Emulsified Asphalt; CRS-2P - Diluted 1:1

38. Northwest District - Emulsified Asphalt; CRS-2P - Diluted 1:1

49. Southcentral District - Emulsified Asphalt; CRS-2P - Diluted 1:1

60. Southeast District - Emulsified Asphalt; CRS-2P - Diluted 1:1

71. Southwest District - Emulsified Asphalt; CRS-2P - Diluted 1:1

84. Trucking Service Fee

85. Emulsions Delivery Services Rate (per mile, one way)Emulsified Asphalt;CRS-2P Concentrate & CRS-

2P Diluted 1:1,Fog Coat;SS-1 & CSS-1,TR + Binder,PG 64-28TR+ & TR + Binder,PG 70-22TR+

86. Emulsions Delivery Services Intrajob Rate (per mile, one way), Emulsified Asphalt;CRS-2P

Concentrate & CRS-2P Diluted 1:1,Fog Coat;SS-1 & CSS-1,TR+Binder,PG 64-28TR+&TR+Binder,PG 70-

22TR+

87. Chip Seal Product Delivery Services Rate (per mile, one way). For Cover Material; CRS-2P Chip Seal and Cover Material, Pre-coated for TR+ Chip Seal

88. Chip Seal Product Delivery Services Intrajob Rate (per mile, one way) Cover Material; CRS-2P Chip Seal and Cover Material, Pre-coated for TR+ Chip Seal

89. Blotter Material Product Delivery Services Rate (per mile, one way). Delivery must occur from the

Contractor's closest plant location to the jobsite and/or maintenance yard

90. Blotter Material Product Delivery Services Intrajob Rate (per mile, one way). Delivery must occur from the Contractor's closest plant location to the jobsite and/or maintenance yard

3. The bid due date has been changed to September 28, 2023 @ 3:00pm MST.

4. All other terms, conditions and provisions of this solicitation remain unchanged.

SOLICITATION NO.: BPM005679 AMENDMENT NO.: Three (3)

Pursuant to the Uniform Instructions to Offerors, Item B.6, Solicitation Amendments, the above referenced solicitation shall be amended as follows:

1. Specifications

The following are hereby added to Section 4.3 Materials:

4.3.7. Polymer Modified Asphalt Binder – Binder should conform to Section 1005, Table 1005-1(B), a revision to the ADOT Standard Specifications.

TABLE 1005-1b Polymer Modified Asphalt Binder (XX-XXPM)

Test Property Test

Method Requirement

Test Result

Percent of Contract Unit Price Allowed

Solubility, %, minimum

ASTM

D7553 or

ASTM

D2042

98 ----- -------

Elastic Recovery @ 10oC, %, minimum

AASHTO

T 301

≥ 75

70 - 74 < 70

65 (1)

(1) Reject Status: The pay adjustment applies if allowed to remain in place.

Notes:

In case of dispute, ASTM D2042 shall be used to determine the Solubility.

Asphalt binder shall contain a minimum of 3 percent SBS (styrene-butadiene-styrene) polymer.

Modified binders shall be blended at the source of supply and delivered as a homogenous mixture to the job site.

Modified Binders stored at the asphalt concrete mixing plant for more than two weeks or beyond the supplier recommended shelf life, whichever is less, shall be sampled and tested.

2. Line Items

The following line items are hereby added:

85. Emulsions Delivery Services Rate (per mile, one way)Emulsified Asphalt;CRS-2P Concentrate & CRS- 2P Diluted 1:1,Fog Coat;SS-1 & CSS-1,TR + Binder,PG 64-28TR+ & TR + Binder,PG 70-22TR+

87. Chip Seal Product Delivery Services Rate (per mile, one way). For Cover Material; CRS-2P Chip Seal and Cover Material, Pre-coated for TR+ Chip Seal

89. Blotter Material Product Delivery Services Rate (per mile, one way). Delivery must occur from the Contractor's closest plant location to the jobsite and/or maintenance yard

199. Central District – Cover Material; Pre-Coated; for TR+ Chip Seal – Class 2

200. Central District – Cover Material; for CRS-2P Chip Seal – Class 2

201. Northcentral District – Cover Material; Pre-Coated; for TR+ Chip Seal – Class 2

202. Northcentral District - Cover Material; for CRS-2P Chip Seal – Class 2

203. Northeast District - Cover Material; Pre-Coated; for TR+ Chip Seal – Class 2

204. Northeast District - Cover Material; for CRS-2P Chip Seal – Class 2

205. Northwest District - Cover Material; Pre-Coated; for TR+ Chip Seal – Class 2

206. Northwest District - Cover Material; for CRS-2P Chip Seal – Class 2

207. Southcentral District - Cover Material; Pre-Coated; for TR+ Chip Seal – Class 2

208. Southcentral District - Cover Material; for CRS-2P Chip Seal – Class 2

209. Southeast District - Cover Material; Pre-Coated; for TR+ Chip Seal – Class 2

210. Southeast District - Cover Material; for CRS-2P Chip Seal – Class 2

211. Southwest District - Cover Material; Pre-Coated; for TR+ Chip Seal – Class 2

212. Southwest District - Cover Material; for CRS-2P Chip Seal – Class 2

213. Central District – Polymer Modified Asphalt Binder

214. Northcentral District - Polymer Modified Asphalt Binder

215. Northeast District - Polymer Modified Asphalt Binder

216. Northwest District - Polymer Modified Asphalt Binder

217. Southcentral District - Polymer Modified Asphalt Binder

218. Southeast District - Polymer Modified Asphalt Binder

219. Southwest District - Polymer Modified Asphalt Binder

The following line items are hereby changed to:

2. Central District – Cover Material; Pre-Coated; for TR+ Chip Seal – Class 1

3. Central District – Cover Material; for CRS-2P Chip Seal – Class 1

13. Northcentral District – Cover Material; Pre-Coated; for TR+ Chip Seal – Class 1

14. Northcentral District – Cover Material; for CRS-2P Chip Seal – Class 1

24. Northeast District – Cover Material; Pre-Coated; for TR+ Chip Seal – Class 1

25. Northeast District – Cover Material; for CRS-2P Chip Seal – Class 1

35. Northwest District – Cover Material; Pre-Coated; for TR+ Chip Seal – Class 1

36. Northwest District – Cover Material; for CRS-2P Chip Seal – Class 1

46. Southcentral District – Cover Material; Pre-Coated; for TR+ Chip Seal – Class 1

47. Southcentral District – Cover Material; for CRS-2P Chip Seal – Class 1

57. Southeast District – Cover Material; Pre-Coated; for TR+ Chip Seal – Class 1

58. Southeast District – Cover Material; for CRS-2P Chip Seal – Class 1

68. Southwest District - Cover Material; Pre-Coated; for TR+ Chip Seal – Class 1

69. Southwest District - Cover Material; for CRS-2P Chip Seal – Class 1

138. Long Line Waterborne Traffic Paint Pavement Markings 6 inch Wide White Line of Standard Build

Traffic Paint (15 wet Mils) Bead Application rate is as per Standard Specification 708

140. Long Line Waterborne Traffic Paint Pavement Markings 6 inch Wide Yellow Line of Standard Build

Traffic Paint (15 wet Mils) Bead Application rate is as per Standard Specification 708

3. The bid due date has been changed to October 3, 2023 @ 3:00pm MST.

4. All other terms, conditions and provisions of this solicitation remain unchanged.

Rev. 05/2023

STATE OF ARIZONA

ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

1655 W. Jackson St., MD 100P Phoenix, AZ 85007

INVITATION FOR BID

SOLICITATION NUMBER: BPM005679

DESCRIPTION: Chip Seal and Fog Coat Services

QUESTIONS: Inquiries regarding the solicitation are to be submitted online through the State’s e-Procurement system, Arizona Procurement Portal (APP) (https://app.az.gov/) using the Discussion Forum tab.

OFFERORS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO READ THE ENTIRE SOLICITATION.

Stacy Wiesner Procurement Officer Phone: 602.712.6939 Email: swiesner@azdot.gov

This solicitation is issued in accordance with A.R.S. §41-2533 and A.A.C. R2-7-B301 et seq., Competitive Sealed Bidding.

“An Equal Opportunity Agency”

The Arizona Department of Transportation, in accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 252.42 U.S.C. §§ 2000d-4) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full and fair opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, national origin in consideration for an award.

Persons that require a reasonable accommodation based on language or disability should contact ADOT’s Procurement Office by phone (602) 712-7466. Requests should be made as early as possible to ensure the State has an opportunity to address the accommodation.

Las personas que requieran asistencia (dentro de lo razonable) ya sea por el idioma o discapacidad deben ponerse en contacto con ADOT (602) 712-7466.

https://app.az.gov/ mailto:swiesner@azdot.gov

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Solicitation No: BPM5679 Available online at

SECTION PAGE

Notice 1

Table of Contents 2

Specifications 3

Special Terms and Conditions 28

Uniform Terms and Conditions 39

EXHIBITS

1 - Title VI/Non-Discrimination Assurances Appendix A 56

2 - Title VI/Non-Discrimination Assurances Appendix E 57

3 - ADOT Maintenance Boundaries 58

4 - Task Assignment 59

5 - Vendor Performance Report 61

6 - Daily Work & Traffic Control Activity Report 62

7 – Safety Program Plan Requirements 64

8 – Quarterly Usage Report 65

SPECIFICATIONS

1. Statement of Need

1.1. Pursuant to the Arizona Procurement Code, A.R.S. §41-2501 et seq., the State of Arizona Department of Transportation (Department), has a requirement for Chip Seal and Fog Coat Application Services throughout the State of Arizona.

2. Introduction and Background

2.1. The Department intends to establish an “On-Call” term contract to perform chip seal, chip seal TR+, chip seal and fog coat and/or fog coat application services statewide.

3. General Requirements

3.1. Work Locations

3.1.1. The service area includes various U.S., State Route and Interstate Highways located within the State of Arizona, ADOT Maintenance Districts. Refer to Exhibit 3 ADOT Maintenance Boundaries.

3.1.2. The Contractor shall provide all the necessary personnel, tools, equipment, materials and supplies to effectively perform the services in accordance with the specifications described herein, to include all required contract reporting.

3.1.3. Some work areas will be located in Native American Tribal Communities. The Contractor shall adhere to all Tribal rules and regulations, including any labor requirements, taxes, fees, licenses, permits or conditions that may be imposed by the Tribal community or reservation.

Refer to Special Terms and Conditions, Paragraph 26 “Licenses, Permits, Certifications”.

3.1.4. The Contractor must adhere to the National Forest Services rules and regulations when work areas are located in the National Forest. The Contractor shall also comply with the Arizona Department of Transportation Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction current Edition, including errata and addenda, Section 107.12, Forest Protection. Refer to the following links:

Standard Specifications: https://azdot.gov/business/contracts-and-specifications/specifications

National Forest: https://www.fs.usda.gov/about-agency/regulations-policies/laws-regulations

3.1.5. All services and materials under this contract shall be supplied form the nearest plant location to the required jobsite. For projects or intrajobs, all services and materials shall be by the shortest route between projects.

3.2. The Contractor shall commit to having sufficient local resources that are necessary to complete a project or projects on a short notice.

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3.3. The Contractor shall be responsible for certifying that all chip seal activities, including oil application, chip spreading, rolling, brooming, fog coating, blotter material and roadway marking are all completed in accordance with the contract specifications.

3.4. The chip seal should be applied from the edge of the pavement to the edge of the pavement unless otherwise directed by the Department.

3.5. All work is to be performed per the specifications stated herein and to the most current version of the following:

Standard Specifications – ADOT Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, current Edition, including errata, and addenda:

https://azdot.gov/business/contracts-and-specifications

American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) http://www.aashto.org/

American Society of Testing Materials (ASTM) http://www.astm.org/

Arizona Technical Testing Institute http://attiaz.org/

National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) https://www.trb.org

ADOT Materials Testing Manual https://azdot.gov/business/engineering-and-construction/construction/manuals/materials-testing-manual

3.6. Work Sequence

3.6.1. The work sequence shall be as follows and shall be completed prior to opening to traffic:

1. Remove and dispose of raised/recessed pavement markings

2. Clean existing pavement surface

3. Placement of chip seal markers

4. Application of the bituminous material for chip seal

5. Spreading and compaction of the cover material

6. Curing period

7. Brooming of excess cover material

8. Application of the bituminous material for fog coat

9. Spreading of blotter material

10. Final brooming

11. Temporary striping

12. Remove and dispose of chip seal markers

13. Final pavement markings placement

3.7. Environmental Measures

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3.7.1. Archeological Features – The attention of the Contractor is directed to Title 41, Article 4, Archaeological Discoveries §41-841, et seq., of the Arizona Revised Statutes, which makes it a felony, punishable by a fine and imprisonment to investigate, explore or excavate on State land, in or on prehistoric ruins, ancient burial grounds, fossilized footprints, hieroglyphics, and all other archeological features of Arizona without permits from the Arizona State Museum.

3.7.2. Historic Preservation – The attention of the Contractor is directed to Title 41, Chapter 4.2, Historic Preservation §41-861 et seq., Arizona Revised Statutes, which makes it a felony to intentionally possess, sell or transfer any human remains, funerary object or other artifact.

3.7.3. Although every effort shall be taken to identify all Archaeological Features and/or items that require Historic Preservation in a project area, the Contractor shall stop work immediately and take all reasonable steps to secure the preservation of those features and notify the Department.

3.7.4. If the Department determines that the proposed use will have a major adverse impact on cultural or historic resources, the Department will not allow the use of the source.

3.7.5. All materials supplied shall comply with the Arizona Department of Transportation Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, current Edition, including but not limited to:

Section 104.12 – Environmental Analysis

Section 1001 – Material Sources

3.7.6. All sources of mineral aggregate shall fall into two (2) categories:

3.7.6.1. Department Furnished Source – shall be defined as a material source for which the Department has prospected, taken samples, tested and prepared an Environmental Analysis, secured the rights for its use, including ingress and egress, and which may be available for the Contractor’s use on a specific project.

3.7.6.2. Contractor Furnished Source – shall be defined as a source other than a

Department furnished source, and shall include commercial operations.

3.7.7. Any aggregate materials shall be furnished by the Contractor.

3.7.8. All sources of mineral aggregates (i.e. stones, gravel, cinders, sand, etc.) used for cover or blotter material must be approved in accordance with Section 1001 of the Standard Specifications. This includes the submission and approval of an environmental analysis prepared in accordance with Subsection 104.12.

3.7.9. The Contractor shall avoid all flagged and/or otherwise designated sensitive resource areas within or adjacent to the project area.

3.7.10. Disturbance to native vegetation will be avoided to the maximum extent possible. All staging, vehicle and equipment parking, and stockpiling will occur on previously disturbed soils to the extent practicable and within the designated project limits or at sites pre-designated by the Department. Use of paved areas, disturbed shoulders, pull-outs, turn-outs, and median crossovers are preferred.

3.7.11. The Contractor and subcontractor(s) shall attend the Project Meeting, refer to section 6.5, for further instruction and guidance on environmental issues.

3.8. Utility Property and Services

3.8.1. The Contractor shall adhere to the current Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge

Construction, Section 107 – Legal Relations and Responsibility to Public – 107.15 – Contractor’s Responsibility for Utility Property and Services.

3.8.2. At least two (2) working days prior, but no more than 15 working days prior to commencing excavation, the Contractor shall contact Arizona 811, between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, for information to the location of buried utilities. The Contractor can call 811 from anywhere in Arizona or can contact Arizona 811 at the numbers below:

Projects in Maricopa County (602) 263-1100

Projects outside Maricopa County (800) 782-5348

Contractors can also create and manage utility locate tickets online by using the Arizona 811 EStake tool at www.Arizona811.com

3.8.3. Copies of existing ADOT permits, subject to availability, may be obtained from the ADOT

Area Permit Supervisor as listed below:

Central District 602.712.7522 centralpermit@azdot.gov

Northwest District 928.777.5874 northwestpermit@azdot.gov

Northeast District 928.524.5455 northeastpermit@azdot.gov

Northcentral District 928.779.7529 northcentralpermit@azdot.gov

Southeast District 928.432.4916 southeastpermit@azdot.gov

3.9. Power Lines

3.9.1. The project may have overhead power lines and other utilities at various locations throughout the project limits. However, they are not anticipated to be in conflict. All work https://app.az.gov/ http://www.arizona811.com/ mailto:centralpermit@azdot.gov mailto:northwestpermit@azdot.gov mailto:northeastpermit@azdot.gov mailto:northcentralpermit@azdot.gov mailto:southeastpermit@azdot.gov at or in close proximity to said power lines shall be performed in accordance with all Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, including but not limited to:

Arizona law A.R.S. 40-360.41-45 regarding “High Voltage Power Lines and Safety Restrictions https://www.azleg.gov/arstitle/

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) https://www.osha.gov

The National Electric Safety Code (NESC) https://standards.ieee.org/products-programs/nesc/

3.9.2. The Contractor shall contact Arizona 811 a minimum of ten (10) working days in advance of any need for overhead protection. The Contractor will be responsible for protection of utilities facilities.

4. Specific Requirements

4.1. Work Details

4.1.1. When services are required, the Department shall notify the Contractor by phone or email and issue a Task Assignment, Exhibit 4. The Task Assignment will advise the Contractor of work location, quantities and schedule of that project. The Contractor shall review and verify all aspects of the Task Assignment which may include a project site visit to verify existing conditions.

4.1.2. The Contractor has five (5) business days to respond to the Task Assignment and provide the Department with a quote reflecting the number of estimated hours for the work, anticipated start and completion dates, equipment required, parts and supplies and the cost to perform the requested service.

4.1.3. No work shall begin until the quote is approved and Purchase Order issued by the

Department. Deviation from the amount reflected on the quote which results in an increased cost to the Department must be approved in writing prior to the commencement of work.

4.1.4. The Contractor shall begin work as indicated on the Task Assignment and coordinate with the Department after receiving an approved Task Assignment and Purchase Order.

4.1.5. Any work done by the Contractor without proper authorization may not be eligible for payment.

4.2. Work Schedule

4.2.1. The Contractor shall provide the Department with a work schedule. The work schedule shall account for known Department priorities, seasonal weather conditions, holidays, high traffic volume weekends and applicable requirements of the Task Assignment procedures. Work schedule and planning meetings shall be held as necessary and as requested by the Department.

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4.2.2. All Contractor generated plans and schedules are subject to Department approval. The Department reserves the right to make adjustments in the schedule at any time to avoid conflict with highway construction and maintenance operations or to better serve the Department’s needs.

4.2.3. Significant changes requested by the Contractor to the schedule and/or plan must be submitted to the Department for review and approval. All work shall be performed during times requested by the Department.

4.2.4. The Contractor shall adhere to the approved work schedule and plan unless circumstances occur which are beyond the control of the Contractor. If work is not completed per the schedule and/or plan, a written report to the Department shall be made explaining why the work was not completed. This report shall be made within the first working day of the following week. A plan for getting back on schedule shall be contained within this report. If the Contractor’s action or non-action is judged to be the reason for the problem, the Department may require the Contractor to assign additional personnel and equipment to get the project back on schedule. Any additional costs associated with this assignment of additional resources (i.e. overtime, equipment rental, traffic control) to the project that are beyond the scope of this contract will be sole responsible of the Contractor.

4.2.5. The scheduling of all work shall account for the ambient and surface temperature requirements and surface temperature requirements of the materials to be applied (as applicable).

4.2.6. Additionally, the schedule shall have adequate time for the logical completion of all work activities.

4.2.7. The Contractor shall be responsible for verifying quantities prior to start of any project. All changes must be approved by the Department prior to the start of work. Any changes to the quantities and/or scope encountered once the project begins shall be immediately brought to the attention of the Department. The changes must be reviewed and approved before any additional and/or new work is done. All work schedule and plans shall conform to the applicable requirements of the Task Assignment, Exhibit 4.

4.3. Materials

4.3.1. Chip Seal and Fog Coat material specifications shall conform to the requirements of the

Standard Specifications, Section 404. Refer to the following link:

4.3.2. Samples shall be taken by the Contractor and witnessed by the Department. The point of sampling and the number of samples will be specified by the Department.

4.3.3. Emulsified Asphalt - The bituminous material shall be of the type and grade specified and shall conform to the requirements of the following subsections located in the Standard Specifications:

Emulsified Asphalt Section 1005-3.03

Emulsified Asphalt Testing Table 1005.3

Emulsified Asphalt (Special Type) Section 1005-3.04

4.3.3.1. Emulsified Asphalt, Cationic Rapid Set (CRS-2P), shall conform to the requirements of Table 1005-3a and to 1005PG in the Standard Specifications.

4.3.3.2. Emulsified Asphalt shall be homogeneous. If emulsified asphalt has separated, it shall be thoroughly mixed to ensure homogeneity. If emulsified asphalt has separated due to freezing, it shall not be used. Emulsified asphalt shall not be used after thirty (30) days of delivery.

4.3.3.3. Application temperatures of emulsified asphalt (CRS-2P) shall conform to the requirements of Table 1005-6 in the Standard Specifications.

4.3.3.4. Sampling of the bituminous material shall conform to the requirements of ARIZ

103- ADOT Materials Testing Manual. Refer to the following link:

https://azdot.gov/business/engineering-and-construction/construction/manuals/materials-testing-manual

4.3.4. Emulsified Asphalt (Special Type) – shall consist of (SS-1 or CSS-1) diluted with water to provide asphalt content not less than 26 percent. The material shall not be diluted in the field.

4.3.4.1. Application temperatures for emulsified asphalt (special type) (SS-1 or CSS-1) shall be in accordance with Table 1005-6 in the Standard Specifications.

4.3.4.2. Sampling of bituminous material shall conform to the requirements of ARIZ 103.

4.3.5. Blotter Material – Blotter material shall conform to the Standard Specifications, Section 404-2.02(B).

4.3.6. Cover Material - Cover material shall conform to the Standard Specifications, Section 404- 202(C).

4.3.6.1. The Contractor shall submit a minimum 75 pound sample of cover material to the

Department for testing within five (5) business days (excluding State holidays) of issued purchase order. The Contractor shall begin application of the cover material within ten (10) business days (excluding State holidays) of acceptance.

4.3.7. Polymer Modified Asphalt Binder – Binder shall conform to Section 1005, Table 1005-1(B), a revision to the ADOT Standard Specifications.

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TABLE 1005-1b Polymer Modified Asphalt Binder (XX-XXPM)

Test Property Test Method Requirement Test

Result Percent of Contract Unit Price Allowed

Solubility, %, minimum

ASTM

D7553 or

ASTM D2042

98 ----- -------

Elastic Recovery @ 10oC, %, minimum

AASHTO

T 301

≥ 75

70 - 74 < 70

65 (1)

(1) Reject Status: The pay adjustment applies if allowed to remain in place.

Notes:

In case of dispute, ASTM D2042 shall be used to determine the Solubility.

Asphalt binder shall contain a minimum of 3 percent SBS (styrene-butadiene-styrene) polymer.

Modified binders shall be blended at the source of supply and delivered as a homogenous mixture to the job site.

Modified Binders stored at the asphalt concrete mixing plant for more than two weeks or beyond the supplier recommended shelf life, whichever is less, shall be sampled and tested.

4.4. Weather Limitations

4.4.1. Weather limitations shall be per the Standard Specifications, Section 404-3.01, including errata and addenda.

4.4.2. Bituminous material used in the double-application chip seal coat (chip seal and fog coat) shall be applied to an existing bituminous surface only between the dates shown in the table within the Standard Specifications, Section 404-7.01.

4.4.3. At any time, the Department may require that the work cease or that the work day be reduced in the event that weather conditions, either existing or expected, are anticipated to have an adverse effect upon the bituminous treatment.

4.5. Surface Preparation

4.5.1. Prior to performing the double-application seal coat (chip seal and fog coat), the raised/recessed pavement markers shall be removed and disposed of by the Contractor but not to be disposed of within ADOTs Right-of-Way.

4.5.2. The Contractor shall take proper precautions to cover and protect all roadway features while work is being commenced.

4.5.3. The surface to be treated shall be thoroughly cleaned to the satisfaction of the Department prior to apply the bituminous material.

4.5.4. When the work consists of a chip seal coat or when blotter material is applied, self-propelled rotary power brooms along with hand brooms, if necessary, shall be used immediately in advance of apply the bituminous material.

4.5.5. When a bituminous treatment is to be applied to an existing aggregate surface, the surface shall be uniformly smooth, firm and reasonable true to grades and cross sections, and shall be maintained throughout the placing of the bituminous treatment. In no event shall a bituminous treatment be placed on a soft, uneven base. Any holes, depressions or irregularities shall be repaired. All loose and unsuitable material shall be removed and replaced by suitable material, which shall be compacted to produce a dense surface conforming to the adjacent area. Uniformity of surface texture is of the utmost importance.

4.5.6. When required, the existing aggregate surface on which the bituminous treatment is to be placed shall be lightly bladed, watered and compacted immediately prior to the application of bituminous material. In extremely dry areas, additional light applications of water may be required prior to the application of the bituminous material to facilitate penetration of the bituminous material.

4.6. Applications

4.6.1. All applications shall refer to the Standard Specifications. Refer to the following link:

4.6.2. Bituminous Material – The application of bituminous material shall conform to the Standard Specifications, Section 404-3.05.

4.6.3. Blotter Material – Application of blotter material shall conform to the Standard Specifications, Section 404-3.06.

4.6.4. Joints – Transverse joints and longitudinal joints shall conform to the requirements of the

Standard Specifications, Section 404-3.07.

4.6.5. Fog Coat – The application of fog coat shall conform to the requirements of the Standard Specifications, Section 404-6.

4.6.6. Chip Seal Coat – Chip seal coat shall conform to the requirements in the Standard

Specifications, Section 404-7. Following the removal of loose cover material, the minimum traffic free period for a newly applied chip seal coat shall as determined by the Department.

4.6.7. Cover Material – The application of cover material shall conform to the Standard

Specifications, Section 404-7.03.

4.6.8. Rolling Cover Material – The material shall conform to Standard Specifications, Section 404- 7.04.

4.6.9. Asphalt emulsion may not be applied if there is a greater than 30% chance of rain before the emulsion breaks.

4.7. Removal of Excess (Loose) Cover Material

4.7.1. Removal of excess (loose) cover material requirements shall conform to the Standard

Specifications, Section 404-7.06.

4.7.2. Excess chips shall be removed from all drainage features (gutters, catch basins, scuppers, and spillways); disposal elsewhere along open shoulders will be as directed by the

4.7.3. Removal of all cover and blotter material from underneath the guardrail is required.

4.8. Method of Measurement

4.8.1. Bituminous materials (CRS-2P, CSS-1) shall be measured per the Standard Specifications, Section 404-8. Refer to the following link: https://azdot.gov/business/contracts-and-specifications

4.8.2. Cover material shall be measured per cubic yard.

4.8.3. Blotter material shall be measured per ton.

4.9. Basis of Payment

4.9.1. The accepted quantities of bituminous treatments, complete in place, measured as provided above, shall be paid per the Standard Specifications, Section 404-9.

4.10. Curing Period

4.10.1. After the cover material has been spread and rolled, there shall be a traffic free period of at least three (3) to six (6) hours, or as directed by the Department. The Contractor’s hauling equipment may use the new seal coat during the traffic free period at a speed of not to exceed 15 mph. After the traffic free period, but prior to removing the loose cover material, all traffic allowed by the Department shall be limited to a speed not to exceed 25 mph.

4.10.2. Prior to the application of the fog coat and blotter material, when requested, traffic control shall include flagger stations and pilot vehicles to control vehicle speeds.

4.10.3. After fog coating for minimum reflectivity purposes stripping should not occur prior to thirty

(30) days after coating, but no more than forty-five (45) days after as determined by the Department.

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4.11. Pavement Markings

4.11.1. The Contractor shall survey and create pavement marking plans for the existing pavement markings of the sections of each project so the new pavement markings will replicate the existing pavement markings on the final pavement surface.

4.11.2. Two (2) weeks prior to the start of the activity, the Contractor shall prepare pavement marking plans and submit them to the Department for their approval. The pavement marking plans shall be for the project area that are based on a field survey that has measured the locations of all the existing center lines, edge lines and symbols.

4.11.3. The pavement marking plans developed shall provide adequate information and detail so that the new pavement markings can be installed per the applicable existing conditions and any modifications required by current ADOT standards and the Department.

4.11.4. The data furnished must be in PDF format, for universal electronic compatibility, unless otherwise directed by the Department. No work to alter, obliterate or cover existing markings shall begin until the Department approves the pavement marking plans.

4.11.5. At the Department’s request, a survey and/or pavement marking plan may be required.

Pavement marking plans (scale 1” = 40’) shall be developed for work on segments, and any other special situations. Pavement marking typical details can be developed to show all striping on portions of the roadway with identical striping. Separate sections shall be developed for all significant changes in dimensions (i.e. greater than two (2) feet) or striping configuration (i.e. centerline stripe). These details shall show the typical section limits by milepost, intersected road or station call outs. All edge lines, center lines and lane lines shall be noted by type, width and color. Dimensions for lines shall be to the center of the striping or in the case of double striping to the center of the double striping. The pavement marking plans shall be prepared on a reproducible scale.

4.11.6. All striping shall conform to the applicable requirements of M-2 sheet, 1, 2 and the existing pavement marking plans.

4.11.7. Chip seal markers shall be placed on existing striping prior to any work being done on the pavement. Chip seal marker usage for temporary markings shall conform to ADOT Standard Drawings M-20. Refer to the following link: https://azdot.gov/business/engineering-and-construction/traffic/signing-and-marking-standard-sms-drawings

4.11.8. These markings are used for a maximum of fourteen (14) calendar days from their initial installation and installed according to the MUTCD, ADOT standards and specifications, and project plans. After the expiration of the maximum duration, these markers are replaced by temporary pavement markings based on the project plans or the Department.

4.11.9. Prior to the placement of final pavement striping, the Contractor shall remove and dispose of temporary pavement markers. The temporary pavement markers shall be cut flush with the applied chip seal surface and not pulled up from the underlying pavement surface https://app.az.gov/ https://azdot.gov/business/engineering-and-construction/traffic/signing-and-marking-standard-sms-drawings https://azdot.gov/business/engineering-and-construction/traffic/signing-and-marking-standard-sms-drawings thereby damaging the applied chip seal surface. If the chip seal surface is damaged due to the removal of temporary pavement markers the Contractor shall make repairs by re-applying chip seal and fog coat applications to the damaged areas at the Contractor’s cost (including the cost of traffic control during these repairs). No additional pavement will be made to repair damaged areas caused by removal of temporary pavement markers.

4.11.10. Furnishing, placement and removal of temporary centerline tabs will be the responsibility of the Contractor. Plastic protective covers that are removed from the temporary centerline tabs shall be disposed of by the Contractor and not left on the site.

4.11.11. The removal method for thermoplastic, tape line, paint line, dual-component paint line pavement markings will be determined by the Department, following all applicable environmental rules and regulations for state and federal.

4.11.12. Prior to final pavement striping, the Contractor shall sweep the project area.

4.11.13. The Contractor shall layout the new striping using control points for lane lines placed no more than 50 feet apart along the lines being striped. Edge line, lane lines and edge lines shall be six (6) inches wide.

4.11.14. At the completion of the final layer placement, all pavement shall be striped with on 4” to 6” temporary application of 15 Mil standard reflectorized traffic paint at the location of the permanent striping. Permanent pavement markings shall be 120 Mil (0.120 inch) thick alkyd extruded thermoplastic, water-borne paint 15 to 25 Mil (0.025 inch) epoxy reflective striping as per Standard Specification Section 709, 708 and 704, placed over the existing striping at least thirty (30) calendar days after the initial striping and as directed by the Department.

Three (3) working days prior to the final striping layout the Contractor shall contact the Department to coordinate the layout inspection. Refer to the following link:

4.11.15. The Department will determine which type of final striping material the Contractor shall use.

4.11.16. All final stop bars, pavement arrows, and only legends shall be white 120 Mil (0.120 inch) alkyd thermoplastic OR 25 Mil (0.025 inch) epoxy reflectorized markings. The Department will determine which type the Contractor shall use.

4.11.17. The Contractor shall notify the Department two (2) weeks prior to the application of the final surface course to schedule a “No Passing Zone” survey by State forces. The “No Passing Zone” survey shall supersede the permanent marking plans. The Contractor shall not apply the pavement markings on the final surface until the Department approves the layout for the permanent pavement markings, including any adjustments based upon the “No Passing Zone” survey. The “No Passing Zone” crew may be reached at:

Northern - 928.277.2925 Southern – 520.838.2828 Western - 928.277.2938 Central – 602.320.4561

4.11.18. The Contractor shall layout the new striping using control points for center lines and lane lines placed no more than 50 feet apart along the lines being striped. Lane lines, center lines and edge lines shall be six (6) inches wide.

4.12. Recessed Pavement Markers

4.12.1. All raised/recessed pavement markers shall have an abrasion resistant coating on the face of the prismatic reflectors, and shall conform to the details of STD DWG M-18 and M-19. Type C and Type G raised/recessed pavement markers shall be used for turn lane pavement markers at 20 ft. spacing and shall conform to the Standard Drawing M-11. Type C pavement markers shall be installed on divided highway segments and Type G pavement markers shall be installed on undivided highway segments. They shall be installed with a bituminous adhesive which is on the ADOT Approved Product List (APL). When installed between double yellow striping, they shall be centered in the six (6) inch gap between the lines. For broken striping, the markers shall be placed to align with the broken striping, and for solid striping, the markers shall be offset two (2) inches from the nearest edge of the striping on the side of the through lane.

4.12.2. If instructed by the Department, the Contractor shall reuse the existing grooves to install the new recessed pavement markers. The Contractor must field verify the depth of the existing grooves prior to installing new recessed markers. Before the chip seal operation, the Contractor shall remove the existing pavement markers in the grooves.

4.13. Mobilization

4.13.1 Mobilization includes, but is not limited to, the movement of personnel, equipment, supplies and incidentals to the project site; the establishment of all offices, buildings and other facilities necessary for work on the project, and for all work and operations that must be performed and costs incurred prior to beginning work on the various items on the project site.

4.13.2. The Contractor shall not charge more than one (1) mobilization charge per task assignment. If there are multiple projects on one (1) task assignment, the Contractor may include the mileage from one project to the other.

4.13.3. The mobilization rate shall be inclusive of all mobilization costs per mile from the

Contractor’s nearest yard or jobsite to jobsite listed on the Task Assignment, Exhibit 4.

The Contractors may offer mobilization rates less than the fixed price to gain a competitive advantage.

4.13.4. The Contractor shall quote based on loaded miles to each job site. Loaded miles are whenever the vehicle is carrying property for hire. Loaded miles do not include deadhead miles which are miles the vehicle travels empty when returning to home base after unloading the property hauled.

4.14. Disposal

4.14.1. As determined and requested by the Department, and discussed with the Contractor’s On-Site Supervisor, the Contractor shall be responsible for the removal and legal disposal of all excess materials from the jobsite and Right-of-Way at no additional cost to the Department.

4.14.2. The dumpsites are the responsibility of the Contractor. There shall be no dumping within the Department’s Right-of-Way. Illegal dumping may result in termination of the contract.

4.15. Corrective Re-Work

4.15.1. The Department shall notify the Contractor, verbally and in writing, of any deficiencies found within the contract limits and of the need for corrective rework. If deficiencies are noted, a copy of the completed Vendor Performance Report, Exhibit 5, shall be forwarded to the Procurement Officer and a copy shall be furnished to the Contractor.

4.15.2. During the project timeframe, chips not properly dropped; left in excessive mounds, clumps and/or thick spots causing additional time/labor for the brooming of chips required prior to fog coating will be at no additional cost to the Department. Additional time and labor hours for such action will not be accepted and/or paid for by the Department. Determination of such action will be the responsibility of the Department during the actual project timeframe and will be brought to the attention of the Contractor. Any such action shall be documented by the Department on the Task Assignment issued for each project.

4.15.3. When written notice of performance deficiencies is delivered to the Contractor, the Contractor shall, at no cost to the Department, correct the deficiencies to the approval of the Department.

4.15.4. Repeated deficiencies or the Contractor’s failure to improve documented performance deficiencies may result in the termination of the contract by the Department.

4.16. Equipment

4.16.1. The Contractor shall provide and maintain during the entire period of this contract, equipment sufficient in number, operational condition and capacity to efficiently perform the work and render the services required by this contract. This includes sufficient “back up” equipment to provide uninterrupted service when equipment breakdown occurs.

4.16.2. The Contractor’s vehicles and mobile equipment shall be clearly marked with company name/logo and an identification number.

4.16.3. Equipment used in the execution of this contract shall comply with all applicable local, state, federal and tribal laws, statutes, ordinances, rules and regulations, and the acts, codes, orders and decrees of any administrative bodies, councils or tribunals.

4.16.4. All vehicles must be maintained in good repair, appearance, and conditions at all times.

Equipment, machinery, component or system failures that affect the safe operation of any equipment shall be corrected prior to using the equipment.

4.16.5. To prevent the introduction of invasive species seeds, all equipment shall be washed at the Contractor’s storage facility prior to entering the job site limits.

4.16.6. To prevent invasive species seeds from leaving the site, the Contractor shall inspect all equipment and remove all attached plant/vegetation and soil/mud debris prior to leaving the jobsite limits.

4.16.7. Spill kits or shovels and plastic bags are required for cleaning up small oil spills.

4.16.8. The Contractor should obtain appropriate County air and dust permits.

4.16.9. Leaking equipment and vehicles shall be removed from the project limits for repair or replacement. All fuel, oil, or hazardous material leaks shall be cleaned up immediately and disposed of properly. All equipment will have a spill kit and operators will be trained in spill response and cleanup. Spills of 25 gallons or more shall be reported immediately to the Department.

4.16.10. Vehicles used within the scope of this contract shall be equipped with a minimum of one

(1) amber rotating beacon or strobe light. Rotating amber beacon lights shall be equal to code three, 6015 rectangular and/or 550 rounds for uniformity.

4.16.11. The Department reserves the right to inspect equipment at any time and require the replacement of any that does not meet minimum serviceability standards.

4.16.12. The Contractor’s equipment shall be physically located in Arizona and meet these requirements, and which will be available when performing these services under this contract.

4.16.13. Distributor Truck – shall conform to the requirements of the Standard Specifications, Section 404-302(A).

4.16.14. Power Brooms – shall conform to the requirements of the Standard Specifications, Section 404-302(B).

4.16.15. Rollers - shall conform to the requirements of the Standard Specifications, Section 404-

3.02(C).

4.16.16. Aggregate Spreaders – the application of cover material shall be accomplished by means of a calibrated spreader. Aggregate spreaders shall conform to the requirements of the Standard Specifications, Section 404-3.02(D).

Refer to the following link: https://azdot.gov/business/contracts-and-specifications

4.17. Maintenance and Protection of Traffic Control – General Requirements

4.17.1. If requested by the Department, the Contractor shall maintain traffic control though the worksite and protected in accordance with the requirements of the MUTCD current edition as adopted by ADOT including errata and addenda, the ADOT Supplement to current edition of MUTCD and ADOT Traffic Control Design Guidelines. Refer to ADOT Standard Specifications, Sections 404-3.03 and 701, in addition to the below links:

MUTCD Standards: http:s//mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov/kno_2009r1r2r3.htm

MASH Crashworthy Work Zone Traffic Control Devices:

https://safety.fhwa.dot.gov/roadway_dept/countermeasures/reduce_crash_severity /listing.cfm?code=workzone

Arizona Supplement to the current Edition of MUTCD:

https://azdot.gov/business/engineering-and-construction/traffic/traffic-engineering-references

ADOT Traffic Control Guidelines:…