02554_HOT_MIX_ASPHALT.rtf

02554-1

SECTION 02554

HOT MIX ASPHALT PAVEMENT

1. GENERAL:

1.1 Provide all labor, materials, equipment and services necessary for and incidental to the construction of bituminous concrete pavement in accordance with these specifications.

1.2 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS: The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced.

1.2.1 The work under this Section shall be in accordance with the applicable portions of the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration's Standard Specifications for Construction and Materials," dated July 2008, including the latest errata and addenda thereto, except as may be modified herein.

1.2.2 All references to "Engineer" or Administration" shall be interpreted to mean "Contracting Officer" or "Government," respectively.

1.3 TESTING CONTROL: Testing shall be the responsibility of the Contractor, and shall be performed at no additional cost to the Government. Testing shall be in accordance with the Maryland State Specification. Testing shall be performed by an independent State approved commercial laboratory. Upon approval of the Contracting Officer specific individual tests may be performed by the contractor.

2. MATERIALS:

2.1 Bituminous concrete mixes and materials shall be in accordance with Section 504 of the Maryland State Specifications.

2.2 Tack coat shall meet the requirements as stipulated in accordance with Subsection 504.03.04 of the Maryland State Specification.

3. CONSTRUCTION METHODS:

3.1 Construction shall be in accordance with Section 504 of the Maryland State Specification.

4. MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT:

4.1 Measurement and Payment shall be based on the contract unit prices for the items listed.

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