DCNR 4 MINUS_Attachment A_02-02-2022.pdf

02/02/2022

ATTACHMENT A

Signed Acknowledgement of DCNR 4” MINUS Aggregate Specifications

1. The Contractor must choose the appropriate acknowledgement letter:

a. 4” MINUS Contractor Acknowledgement of 4” MINUS

Specifications (A.1)

This form is used when the Contractor will be creating and supplying the 4” MINUS.

b. 4” MINUS Quarry Letter of Intent (A.2)

This form is used when the 4” MINUS will be created and supplied by a quarry not owned by the Contractor.

2. The appropriate form must be printed, completed in its entirety, signed, and dated.

a. Both A.1 and A.2 must be signed only by approved representatives of the Contractor and Quarry respectively.

b. The authorized representative must include their title with their signature.

c. Representatives must be knowledgeable of 4” MINUS and be prepared to answer all questions on the product.

3. The Contractor must then include the appropriate fully executed form with their bid response (either A.1 or A.2.).

DO NOT attach both acknowledgements.

4. Failure to comply with this requirement could result in a non-responsive determination and subsequent disqualification for the Contractor.

BUREAU OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES

A.1

CONTRACTOR ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF 4” MINUS PRODUCT

Solicitation # 6100057442 FD15 - Susquehannock Snowmobile Trl between Shepard & Pfoutz Vly Rds, Leidy Twp, Clinton Cnty known as Pfoutz Vly Connector Approximate Tonnage – 2,500 (Tonnage is estimated and can increase or decrease based on the needs of the Department.)

By signing this acknowledgement I, _______________________________________ (Print Name), an authorized representative of ____________________________________________ (Name of Contractor), confirms that ___________________________________________ (Name of Contractor) has the ability to competently create and supply certified 4” MINUS aggregate for the Solicitation listed above that meets the following specifications.

Passive Sieve

Low Percentage

High Percentage

4 inch 100% --

3½ inch 80% 97%

2½ inch 70% 95%

1½ inch 50% 80%

¾ inch 30% 60%

Pursuant to Section 9106 of the PA Vehicle Code, all 4" MINUS aggregate is to be derived from natural stone formations. Stone is defined as rock that has been crushed; rock is defined as consolidated mineral matter.

All components of the aggregate mix are to be derived from crushed rock material that meets program specification for abrasion resistance, pH and freedom from contaminants.

pH: 6 – 12.45 as measured by EPA 9045C

LA Abrasion: < 40% loss based on Los Angeles Abrasion test, AASHTO T-96 [ASTM C 131]

Plasticity Index: ≤ 4 based on ASTM D4318 – Standard Test Method for Liquid Limit, Plastic Limit, and Plasticity Index of Soils.

Optimum Moisture: Material is to be delivered and placed at a moisture content ranging between 4% to 6%.

The laboratory test required for these results is the AASHTO T255 - Total Evaporable Moisture Content of Aggregate by Drying.

Signature of Authorized Representative & Title Date

Division of Procurement & Supply

Rachel Carson State Office Building | P.O. Box 8769 | Harrisburg, PA 17105-8769 | 717.783.4884 | F 717.787.8624 | www.dcnr.pa.gov

BUREAU OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES

A.2

QUARRY ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF 4” MINUS PRODUCT - LETTER OF INTENT

Solicitation # 6100057442 FD15 - Susquehannock Snowmobile Trl between Shepard & Pfoutz Vly Rds, Leidy Twp, Clinton Cnty known as Pfoutz Vly Connector Approximate Tonnage – 2,500 (Tonnage is estimated and can increase or decrease based on the needs of the Department.)

By signing this Letter of Intent I, _______________________________________ (Print Name), an authorized representative of ____________________________________________ (Name of Quarry), confirms that ___________________________________________ (Name of Quarry) has the ability to competently create and supply to ____________________________________ (Name of Contractor) certified

4” MINUS aggregate for the Solicitation listed above that meets the following specifications.

Pursuant to Section 9106 of the PA Vehicle Code, all 4" MINUS aggregate is to be derived from natural stone formations. Stone is defined as rock that has been crushed; rock is defined as consolidated mineral matter. All components of the aggregate mix are to be derived from crushed rock material that meets program specification for abrasion resistance, pH and freedom from contaminants.

pH: 6 – 12.45 as measured by EPA 9045C

LA Abrasion: < 40% loss based on Los Angeles Abrasion test, AASHTO T-96 [ASTM C 131]

Plasticity Index: ≤ 4 based on ASTM D4318 – Standard Test Method for Liquid Limit, Plastic Limit, and Plasticity Index of Soils.

Optimum Moisture: Material is to be delivered and placed at a moisture content ranging between 4% to 6%.

The laboratory test required for these results is the AASHTO T255 - Total Evaporable Moisture Content of Aggregate by Drying.

Signature of Authorized Representative & Title Date

Division of Procurement & Supply Rachel Carson State Office Building | P.O. Box 8769 | Harrisburg, PA 17105-8769 | 717.783.4884 | F 717.787.8624 | www.dcnr.pa.gov

Passive Sieve

Low Percentage

High Percentage

4 inch 100% --

3½ inch 80% 97%

2½ inch 70% 95%

1½ inch 50% 80%

¾ inch 30% 60%