Preformed Thermoplastic Pavement Markings Specifications.docx

PREFORMED THERMOPLASTIC PAVEMENT MARKINGS SPECIFICATIONS

COMMODITY SPECIFICATIONS

1.1. PREFORMED THERMOPLASTIC PAVEMENT MARKINGS SPECIFICATIONS

Preformed thermoplastic pavement marking materials that are adhered to asphalt pavements by means of heat fusion. The applied markings shall be durable, oil and grease impervious and provide immediate and continued retro reflectivity. Glass beads shall be embedded at the factory throughout the cross section of the pavement legend appliqué.

All words, letters and symbols must match the current Montana Department of Transportation detailed drawing size and configuration found at: http://www.mdt.mt.gov/business/contracting/detailed_drawings.shtml The markings must be capable of conforming to pavement contours, breaks and faults through the action of traffic at normal pavement temperatures. They shall have resealing characteristics and be capable of fusing with itself and previously applied thermoplastic markings when heated with a propane torch. The markings shall be applied in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations on clean and dry surfaces by means of a propane torch.

Markings shall meet a minimum of retroreflectivity of 200 millicandelas per square meter per lux at time of applications for all pigments. Thickness of the markings shall be minimum of 90 Mil to maximum of 125 Mil.

1.2. CATEGORIES

Preformed markings in this contract will be divided into two (2) categories.

1.2.1. Category 1 will be markings that require preheating of the pavement to a specified temperature prior to installation.

1.2.2. Category 2 will be markings that do not require preheating of the pavement to a specified temperature prior to installation.

1.2.3. Category 3 will be a one-part primer sealer.

1.2.4. Category 4 will be a two-part primer sealer.

1.2.5. Optional Category 5 will be markings with enhanced flexibility that do not require preheating of the pavement to a specified temperature prior to installation during colder temperatures.

The price of this optional category will not count toward the award of the bid. The price list for this optional category will be included in the purchase order.

1.3. MANDATORY TRAINING

Upon request from the Montana Department of Transportation the successful Vendor will be required to provide a factory representative to conduct training to Department personnel at a time and location(s) mutually agreeable as requested. Training sessions shall be approximately but not limited to four (4) hours in length. The factory representative will instruct Department personnel on the proper use, application, and handling of the materials. Up to five (5) training location(s) mutually agreeable to be determined per contract cycle may be requested.

Failure to provide the factory representative as required may be cause for contract cancellation. All training will be coordinated through Montana Department of Transportation representative Jeremy Ward at jeward@mt.gov or (406) 444-6035 in Helena

If a service representative is needed on site for a major problem, the Vendor will have five working days to respond in person to the site where needed. Most problems will be handled via phone communication.

1.4. F.O.B. AND “BILL TO” DESTINATIONS

Vendor shall supply and deliver, F.O.B. destination of Preformed Thermoplastic Pavement Markings, as specified herein or equal, for each of the twelve (12) Department of Transportation offices listed below on an individual basis.

Department of Transportation 2100 W. Broadway PO Box 7039 Missoula, MT 59807-7039

Department of Transportation 123 N. River Avenue PO Box 890 Glendive, MT 59330-0890

Department of Transportation 85 - 5th Ave. E.N.

PO Box 7308 Kalispell, MT 59904-0308

Department of Transportation 200 E Hwy 25 Wolf Point, MT 59201-9802

Department of Transportation 3751 Wynne PO Box 3068 Butte, MT 59702-3068

Department of Transportation 217 N 4th Miles City, MT 59301-0460

Department of Transportation 100 Nelson Road PO Box 3028 Bozeman, MT 59771-3028

Department of Transportation 424 Morey St PO Box 20437 Billings, MT 59104-0437

Department of Transportation 200 Smelter Avenue NE PO Box 1359 Great Falls, MT 59403-1359

Department of Transportation 50 Airport Road Lewistown, MT 59457

Department of Transportation 1649 Highway 2 NW Havre, MT 59501-0580

Delivery Address Only:

Department of Transportation 1750 West Roosevelt Highway Shelby, MT 59474 Billing for Shelby deliveries are sent to the Havre Billing Address Department of Transportation 2701 Prospect Avenue PO Box 201001 Helena, MT 59620-1001

NOTE: Each of the twelve (12) locations will place their own orders. All merchandise will be shipped F.O.B. destination directly to the requesting locations office. All invoices shall be sent directly to the requesting Department office for payment.

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REVISED: 8/20/04