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The CONTRACTOR shall confine operations at the site to areas permitted by law,
ordinances, permits, the Contract Documents and the OWNER.

The CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for cutting, fitting or patching required
completing the Work or to make its parts fit together properly.

The CONTRACTOR shall keep the premises and surrounding area free from
accumulation of debris and trash related to the Work.

Upon completion of WORK, CONTRACTOR warrants and guarantees to OWNER, for
one (1) year, and that all WORK was completed in accordance with the Contract
Documents and will not be defective. CONTRACTOR’s warranty and guarantee
hereunder excludes defects or damage caused by:

> Abuse, modification, or improper maintenance or operation by persons other than
CONTRACTOR, subcontractors, suppliers, or any other individual or entity for
whom CONTRACTOR is responsible; or

> Normal wear and tear under normal usage.

ARTICLE 9 —- CHANGES IN THE WORK

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After execution of the Contract, changes in the Work may be accomplished by Change
Order or by order for a minor change in the Work. The OWNER, without invalidating the
Contract, may order changes in the Work within the general scope of the Contract
consisting of additions, deletions or other revisions, the Contract Sum and Contract Time
being adjusted accordingly.

A Change Order shall be a written order to the CONTRACTOR signed by the OWNER
to change the Work, Contract Sum or Contract Time.

Change Order requests must include material and equipment cost plus labor with a profit
margin of no more than 10%. Change Orders may require approval by the Board of
Public Works and the OWNER’s Finance Committee vote prior to proceeding.

The OWNER will have authority to order minor changes in the Work not involving
changes in the Contract Sum or the Contract Time and not inconsistent with the intent of
the Contract Documents. Such changes shall be written orders and shall be binding on the
OWNER and CONTRACTOR. The CONTRACTOR shall carry out such written orders
promptly.

If concealed or unknown physical conditions are encountered at the site that differ
materially from those indicated in the Contract Documents or from those conditions
ordinarily found to exist, the Contract Sum and Contract Time shall be subject to equitable
adjustment following authorization of the OWNER to the charges.

ARTICLE 10 — TIME

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Time limits stated in the Contract Documents are of the essence to the Contract.

If the CONTRACTOR is delayed at any time in progress of the Work by changes ordered
in the Work, or by labor disputes, fire, unusual delay in deliveries, unavoidable casualties
or other causes beyond the CONTRACTOR’s control, the Contract Time shall be
extended by Change Order for such reasonable time as may be determined.

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ARTICLE 11 —- PAYMENTS AND COMPLETION

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The Contract Sum stated in the Agreement, including authorized adjustments, is the total
amount payable by the OWNER to the CONTRACTOR for performance of the Work
under the Contract Documents.

Once every thirty (30) days, the CONTRACTOR shall submit an itemized Application
for Payment for operations completed in accordance with the values stated in the
Agreement. Such application shall be supported by such data substantiating the
CONTRACTOR’s right to payment as the OWNER may reasonably require.

Application for Payment performed under this agreement shall be submitted as follows:

> Electronically via email to VendorAPInvoices@NashuaNH.gov
OR
> Paper Copies via US Mail to:

City of Nashua, City Hall
Accounts Payable
229 Main Street
Nashua, NH 03060

Please do not submit invoices both electronically and paper copy.

In addition, and to facilitate the proper and timely payment of applications, the
OWNER requires that all submitted invoices contain a valid PURCHASE ORDER
NUMBER.

The CONTRACTOR warrants that title to all Work covered by an Application for
Payment will pass to the OWNER no later than the time of payment. The
CONTRACTOR further warrants that upon submittal of an Application for Payment, all
Work for which Certificates for Payment have been previously issued and payments
received from the OWNER shall, to the best of the CONTRACTOR’s knowledge,
information and belief, be free and clear of liens, claims, security interests or other
encumbrances adverse to the OWNER’s interests.

OWNER shall make payments, for work satisfactorily completed and accurately invoiced,
on the basis of CONTRACTORs Application for Payment, within 30 days of approval by
the OWNER.

The CONTRACTOR shall promptly pay each subcontractor and supplier out of the
amount paid to the CONTRACTOR on account of such entities’ portion of the Work.

The OWNER shall have no responsibility for the payment of money to a subcontractor or
supplier.

An Application for Payment, a progress payment, or partial or entire use or occupancy of
the project by the OWNER shall not constitute acceptance of Work not in accordance with
the requirements of the Contract Documents.

Substantial completion is the stage in the progress of the Work when the Work or
designated portion thereof is sufficiently complete in accordance with the Contract
Documents so the OWNER can occupy or utilize the Work for its intended use.

When the Work or designated portion thereof is substantially complete, the
CONTRACTOR and OWNER shall establish responsibilities for completion and shall fix
the time within which the CONTRACTOR shall finish all items on the list accompanying

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the Certificate. Warranties required by the Contract Documents shall commence on the
date of Substantial Completion of the Work or designated portion thereof unless otherwise
provided in the Certificate of Substantial Completion.

11. Upon receipt of a final Application for Payment, the OWNER will inspect the Work.
When he finds the Work acceptable and the Contract fully performed, the OWNER will
promptly issue a final Certificate for Payment.

12. Acceptance of final payment by the CONTRACTOR, a subcontractor or supplier shall
constitute a waiver of claims by that payee except those previously made in writing and
identified by that payee as unsettled at the time of final Application for Payment.

ARTICLE 12— RETAINAGE

1. The OWNER will retain a portion of the progress payment, each month, in accordance with
the following procedures:

a.

The OWNER will establish an escrow account in the bank of the OWNER’s
choosing. The account will be established such that interest on the principal will be
paid to the CONTRACTOR. The principal will be the accumulated retainage paid
into the account by the OWNER. The principal will be held by the bank, available
only to the OWNER, until termination of the contract.

Until the work is 50% complete, as determined by the OWNER, retainage shall be
10% of the monthly payments claimed. The computed amount of retainage will be
deposited in the escrow account established above.

After the work is 50% complete, and provided the CONTRACTOR has satisfied
the OWNER in quality and timeliness of the work, and provided further that there
is no specific cause for withholding additional retainage no further amount will be
withheld. The escrow account will remain at the same balance throughout the
remainder of the project.

2. Upon final completion and acceptance of the Work, OWNER shall hold 2% retainage

during the 1 (one) year warranty period and release it only after the project has been
accepted.

ARTICLE 13 —- PROTECTION OF PERSONS AND PROPERTY

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The CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for initiating, maintaining and supervising all
safety precautions and programs, including all those required by law in connection with

performance of the Contract. The CONTRACTOR shall promptly remedy damage and

loss to property caused in whole or in part by the CONTRACTOR, or by anyone for

whose acts the CONTRACTOR may be liable.

ARTICLE 14 —- CORRECTION OF WORK

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The CONTRACTOR shall promptly correct Work rejected by the OWNER as failing to
conform to the requirements of the Contract Documents. The CONTRACTOR shall bear

the cost of correcting such rejected work
In addition to the CONTRACTOR’s other obligations including warranties under the
Contract, the CONTRACTOR shall, for a period of one year after Substantial Completion,

correct work not conforming to the requirements of the Contract Documents.

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3. Ifthe CONTRACTOR fails to correct nonconforming Work within a reasonable time, the
OWNER may correct it and the CONTRACTOR shall reimburse the OWNER for the

cost of the correction.
ARTICLE 15 — PROHIBITED INTERESTS

CONTRACTOR shall not allow any officer or employee of the OWNER to have any indirect or
direct interest in this contract or the proceeds of this contract. CONTRACTOR warrants that no
officer or employee of the OWNER has any direct or indirect interest, whether contractual, non-
contractual, financial or otherwise, in this contract or in the business of the CONTRACTOR.
CONTRACTOR also warrants that it presently has no interest and that it will not acquire any
interest, direct or indirect, which would conflict in any manner or degree with the performance of
services required to be performed under this contract. CONTRACTOR further warrants that no
person having such an interest shall be employed in the performance of this contract. If any such
interest comes to the attention of CONTRACTOR at any time, a full and complete disclosure of
the interest shall be immediately made in writing to the OWNER. If OWNER determines that a
conflict exists and was not disclosed to the OWNER, it may terminate the contract at will or for
cause.

ARTICLE 16— TERMINATION OF THE CONTRACT
TERMINATION, ABANDONMENT, OR SUSPENSION AT WILL

The OWNER, in its sole discretion, shall have the right to terminate, abandon, or suspend all or
part of the project and contract at will. If the OWNER chooses to terminate, abandon, or suspend
all or part of the project, it shall provide CONTRACTOR 10 day’s written notice of its intent to
do so. If all or part of the project is suspended for more than 90 days, the suspension shall be
treated as a termination at will of all or that part of the project and contract.

Upon receipt of notice of termination, abandonment, or suspension at will, CONTRACTOR shall:

a. Immediately discontinue work on the date and to the extent specified in the notice.
b. Provide the OWNER with a list of all unperformed services.
C. Place no further orders or sub-contracts for materials, services, or facilities, other

than as may be necessary or required for completion of such portion of work under
the contract that is not terminated.

d. Immediately make every reasonable effort to obtain cancellation upon terms
satisfactory to the OWNER of all orders or sub contracts to the extent they relate to
the performance of work terminated, abandoned, or suspended under the notice,
assign to the OWNER any orders or sub contracts specified in the notice, and
revoke agreements specified in the notice.

€. Not resume work after the effective date of a notice of suspension until receipt of a
written notice from the OWNER to resume performance.

In the event of a termination, abandonment, or suspension at will, CONTRACTOR shall receive
all amounts due and not previously paid to CONTRACTOR for work satisfactorily completed in
accordance with the contract prior to the date of the notice and compensation for work thereafter
completed as specified in the notice. No amount shall be allowed or paid for anticipated profit on
unperformed services or other unperformed work.

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TERMINATION FOR CAUSE

This agreement may be terminated by the OWNER on 10 calendar day’s written notice to
CONTRACTOR in the event of a failure by CONTRACTOR to adhere to any or all the terms
and conditions of the contract or for failure to satisfactorily, in the sole opinion of the OWNER, to
complete or make sufficient progress on the work in a timely and professional manner.
CONTRACTOR shall be given an opportunity for consultation with the OWNER prior to the
effective date of the termination. CONTRACTOR may terminate the contract on 10 calendar
days written notice if, through no fault of CONTRACTOR, the OWNER fails to pay
CONTRACTOR for 45 days after the date of approval by the OWNER of any Application for
Payment.

Upon receipt of notice of termination for cause, CONTRACTOR shall:

1. Immediately discontinue work on the date and to the extent specified in the notice.

2. Provide the OWNER with a list of all unperformed services.

3. Place no further orders or sub-contracts for materials, services, or facilities, other than as
may be necessary or required for completion of such portion of work under the contract
that is not terminated.

4. Immediately make every reasonable effort to obtain cancellation upon terms satisfactory to
the OWNER of all orders or sub contracts to the extent they relate to the performance of
work terminated, abandoned, or suspended under the notice, assign to the OWNER any
orders or sub contracts specified in the notice, and revoke agreements specified in the
notice.

5. Not resume work after the effective date of a notice of termination unless and until receipt
of a written notice from the OWNER to resume performance.

In the event of a termination for cause, CONTRACTOR shall receive all amounts due and not
previously paid to CONTRACTOR for work satisfactorily completed in accordance with the
contract prior to the date of the notice, less all previous payments. No amount shall be allowed or
paid for anticipated profit on unperformed services or other unperformed work. Any such payment
may be adjusted to the extent of any additional costs occasioned to the OWNER by reasons of
CONTRACTOR's failure. CONTRACTOR shall not be relieved of liability to the OWNER for
damages sustained from the failure, and the OWNER may withhold any payment to the
CONTRACTOR until such time as the exact amount of damages due to the OWNER is
determined. All claims for payment by the CONTRACTOR must be submitted to the OWNER
within 30 days of the effective date of the notice of termination.

If after termination for the failure of CONTRACTOR to adhere to any of the terms and conditions
of the contract or for failure to satisfactorily, in the sole opinion of the OWNER, tc complete or
make sufficient progress on the work in a timely and professional manner, it is determined that
CONTRACTOR had not so failed, the termination shall be deemed to have been a termination at
will. In that event, the OWNER shall, if necessary, make an adjustment in the compensation paid
to CONTRACTOR such that CONTRACTOR receives total compensation in the same amount
as it would have received in the event of a termination-at-will.

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GENERAL PROVISIONS FOR TERMINATION

Upon termination of the contract, the QWNER may take over the work and prosecute it to
completion by agreement with another party or otherwise. Upon termination of the contract or in
the event CONTRACTOR shall cease conducting business, the OWNER shall have the right to
solicit applications for employment from any employee of the CONTRACTOR assigned to the
performance of the contract. Neither party shall be considered in default of the performance of
such obligations is prevented or delayed by any cause, existing or future, which is beyond the
reasonable control of such party. Delays arising from the actions or inactions of one or more of
CONTRACTOR 's principals, officers, employees, agents, subcontractors, sub consultants,
vendors, or suppliers are expressly recognized to be within CONTRACTOR 's control.

ARTICLE 17 — DISPUTE RESOLUTION

The parties shall attempt to resolve any dispute related to this contract as follows. Either party
shall provide to the other party, in writing and with full documentation to verify and substantiate
its decision, its stated position concerning the dispute. No dispute shall be considered submitted
and no dispute shall be valid under this provision unless and until the submitting party has
delivered the written statement of its position and full documentation to the other party. The
parties shall then attempt to resolve the dispute through good faith efforts and negotiation between
the OWNER Representative and the CONTRACTOR Representative. At all times,
CONTRACTOR shall carry on the work under this contract and maintain and complete work in
accordance with the requirements of the contract or determination or direction of the OWNER. If
the parties are unable to resolve their dispute as described above within 30 days, the parties may
- request that the dispute be submitted to the Board of Public Works for resolution. If the parties are
dissatisfied with the decision of the Board of Public Works, the parties’ reserve the right to pursue
any available legal and/or equitable remedies for any breaches of this contract except as that right
may be limited by the terms of this contract.

ARTICLE 18 — CHOICE OF LAW AND VENUE

This contract shall be governed exclusively by the laws of the State of New Hampshire and any
claim or action brought relating to this contract, the work performed or contracted to be performed
thereunder, or referable in anyway thereto shall be brought in Hillsborough County (New
Hampshire) Superior Court Southern Judicial District or in the New Hampshire 9th Circuit
Court—Nashua and not elsewhere

ARTICLE 19 —- MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

1. Neither party to the Coniract shali assign the Contract as a whole without written consent
of the other.

2. Tests, inspections and approvals of portions of the Work required by the Contract

Documents or by laws, ordinances, rules, regulations or orders of public authorities having

jurisdiction shall be made at an appropriate time.

If additional testing is required, the CONTRACTOR shall perform these tests.

4. The OWNER shall pay for tests except for testing Work found to be defective for which
the CONTRACTOR shall pay.

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termimation, or cancellation of this contract. Alternatively, if the City of Nashua provides its
written approval to Independent Contractor, any books, reports, studies, photographs, negatives or
other documents, data, drawings or other materials including but not limited to those contained in
media of any sort (¢.g., electronic, magnetic, digital) prepared by or supplied to Independent
Contractor in the performance of its obligations under this contract must be retained by
Independent Contractor for a minimum of four years after final payment is made and all other
pending matters are closed. If, at any time during the retention period, the City of Nashua, in
writing, requests any or all of the materials, then Independent Contractor shall promptly remit and
deliver the materials, at Independent Contractor's expense, to the City of Nashua. Independent
Contractor shall not use, willingly allow or cause to have such materials used for any purpose
other than the performance of Independent Contractor's obligations under this contract without
the prior written consent of the City of Nashua.

PUBLIC RECORDS LAW, COPYRIGHTS, AND PATENTS Independent Contractor expressly agrees
that all documents ever submitted, filed, or deposited with the City of Nashua by Independent
Contractor (including those remitted to the City of Nashua by Independent Contractor pursuant to
paragraph 20), unless designated as confidential by a specific statue of the State of New
Hampshire, shall be treated as public records and shall be available for inspection and copying by
any person, or any governmental entity.

No books, reports, studies, photographs, negatives or other documents, data, drawings or other
materials including but not limited to those contained in media of any sort (e.g., electronic,
magnetic, digital) prepared by or supplied to Independent Contractor in the performance of its
obligations under this contract shall be the subject of any application for a copyright or patent by
or on behalf of Independent Contractor. The City of Nashua shall have the right to reproduce any
such materials.

Independent Contractor expressly and indefinitely waives all of its rights to bring, including but
not limited to, by way of complaint, interpleader, intervention, or any third party practice, any
claims, demands, suits, actions, judgments, or executions, for damages or any other relief, in any
administrative or judicial forum, against the City of Nashua or any of its officers or employees, in
either their official or individual capacity of the City of Nashua, for violations of or infringement
of the copyright or patent laws of the United States or of any other nation. Independent
Contractor agrees to indemnify, to defend, and to hold harmless the City of Nashua, its
representatives, and employees from any claim or action secking to impose liability, costs, and
attorney fees incurred as a result of or in connection with any claim, whether rightful or
otherwise, that any material prepared by or supplied to Independent Contractor infringes any
copyright or that any equipment, material, or process (or any part thereof) specified by
Independent Contractor infringes any patent.

Independent Contractor shall have the right, in order to avoid such claims or actions, to substitute
at its expense non-infringing materials, concepts, products, or processes, or to modify such
infringing materials, concepts, products, or processes so they become non-infringing, or to obtain
the necessary licenses to use the infringing materials, concepts, products, or processes, provided
that such substituted or modified materials, concepts, products, or processes shall mect all the
requirements and be subject to all the terms and conditions of this contract.

FINAL ACCEPTANCE Upon completion of all work under the contract, Independent Contractor
shall notify the City of Nashua in writing of the date of the completion of the work and request
confirmation of the completion from the City of Nashua. Upon receipt of the notice, the City of
Nashua shall confirm to Independent Contractor in writing that the whole of the work was
completed on the date indicated in the notice or provide Independent Contractor with a written
list of work not completed. With respect to work listed by the City of Nashua as incomplete,
Independent Contractor shall promptly complete the work and the final acceptance procedure

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shall be repeated. The date of final acceptance of a project by the City of Nashua shall be the date
upon which the Board of Public Works or other designated official accepts and approves the
notice of completion.

TAXES Independent Contractor shall pay all taxes, levies, duties, and assessments of every
nature due in connection with any work performed under the contract and make any and all
payroll deductions required by law. The contract sum and agreed variations to it shall include all
taxes imposed by law. Independent Contractor hereby indemnifies and holds harmless the City of
Nashua from any liability on account of any and all such taxes, levies, duties, assessments, and
deductions.

. NON-WAIVER OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS None of the terms and conditions of this contract

shall be considered waived by the City of Nashua. There shall be no waiver of any past or future
default, breach, or modification of any of the terms and conditions of the contract unless
expressly stipulated to by the City of Nashua in a written waiver.

RIGHTS AND REMEDIES The duties and obligations imposed by the contract and the rights and
remedies available under the contract shall be in addition to and not a limitation of any duties,
obligations, rights, and remedies otherwise imposed or available by law.

PROHIBITED INTERESTS Independent Contractor shall not allow any officer or employee of the
City of Nashua to have any indirect or direct interest in this contract or the proceeds of this
contract. Independent Contractor warrants that no officer or employee of the City of Nashua has
any direct or indirect interest, whether contractual, noncontractual, financial or otherwise, in this
contract or in the business of Independent Contractor. If any such interest comes to the attention
of Independent Contractor at any time, a full and complete disclosure of the interest shall be
immediately made in writing to the City of Nashua. Independent Contractor also warrants that it
presently has no interest and that it will not acquire any interest, direct or indirect, which would
conflict in any manner or degree with the performance of services required to be performed under
this contract. Independent Contractor further warrants that no person having such an interest shall
be employed in the performance of this contract. If City of Nashua determines that a conflict
exists and was not disclosed to the City of Nashua, it may terminate the contract at will or for
cause in accordance with paragraph 8.

In the event Independent Contractor (or any of its officers, partners, principals, or employees
acting with its authority) is convicted of a crime involving a public official arising out or in
connection with the procurement of work to be done or payments to be made under this contract,
City of Nashua may terminate the contract at will or for cause in accordance with paragraph 8.
Upon termination, Independent Contractor shall refund to the City of Nashua any profits realized
under this contract, and Independent Contractor shall be liable to the City of Nashua for any costs
incurred by the City of Nashua in completing the work described in this contract. At the
discretion of the City of Nashua, these sanctions shall also be applicable to any such conviction
obtained after the expiration or completion of the contract.

Independent Contractor warrants that no gratuities (including, but not limited to, entertaimment or
gifts) were offered or given by Independent Contractor to any officer or employee of the City of
Nashua with a view toward securing a contract or securing favorable treatment with respect to the
awarding or amending or making of any determinations with respect to the performance of this
contract. If City of Nashua determines that such gratuities were or offered or given, it may
terminate the contract at will or for cause in accordance with paragraph 8.

The rights and remedies of this section shall in no way be considered for be construed as a waiver
of any other rights or remedies available to the City of Nashua under this contract or at law.

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THIRD PARTY INTERESTS AND LIABILITIES The City of Nashua and Independent Contractor,
including any of their respective agents or employees, shall not be liable to third parties for any
act or omission of the other party. This contract is not intended to create any rights, powers, or
interest in any third party and this agreement is entered into for the exclusive benefit of the City
of Nashua and Independent Contractor.

SURVIVAL OF RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS The rights and obligations of the parties that by their
nature survive termination or completion of this contract shall remain in full force and effect.

SEVERABILITY In the event that any provision of this contract is rendered invalid or
unenforceable by any valid act of Congress or of the New Hampshire legislature or any court of
competent jurisdiction, or is found to be in violation of state statutes or regulations, the invalidity
or unenforceability of any particular provision of this contract shall not affect any other provision,
the contract shall be construed as if such invalid or unenforceable provisions were omitted, and
the parties may renegotiate the invalid or unenforceable provisions for sole purpose of rectifying
the invalidity or unenforceability.

MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT AND ENTIRE AGREEMENT This contract constitutes the entire
contract between the City of Nashua and Independent Contractor. The parties shall not be bound
by or be liable for any statement, representation, promise, inducement, or understanding of any
kind or nature not set forth in this contract. No changes, amendments, or modifications of any
terms or conditions of the contract shall be valid unless reduced to writing and signed by both
parties.

CHOICE OF LAW AND VENUE This contract shall be governed exclusively by the laws of the
State of New Hampshire and any claim or action brought relating to this contract, the work
performed or contracted to be performed thereunder, or referable in anyway thereto shall be
brought in Hillsborough County (New Hampshire) Superior Court Southern Judicial District or in
the New Hampshire 9th Circuit Court—Nashua and not elsewhere.

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Scope of Services
IFB0265-022019
2019 Asphalt Testing

Project Site: Various Locations
Nashua, New Hampshire 03062

The City of Nashua is hiring contractors to pave certain streets in the city. In order to
provide quality control, the professional services of an independent asphalt testing agency are
required.

The contract is expected to start as early as Wednesday, April 17, 2019. The contract
completion date is Thursday, October 31, 2019.

Engineer:
City of Nashua, NH

Mandeep Gill
9 Riverside St, Nashua, NH 03060
(603) 589-3123

ilm(@NashuaNH. gov

Scope of Services:

In 2019, City of Nashua plans to pave approximately 11.76 miles of arterial roads/major
roads and 11.43 miles of local/residential streets. The project includes the placement of
approximately 84,072 tons of hot mix asphalt and 4,650 tons of high strength hot mix
asphalt.

Testing:

The testing agency shall provide all labor, materials, and equipment required to test
loose samples at the hot-mix supplier production plant for gradation and binder
content, and cores for percent compaction in accordance with the following standards:

® Monitor and report on batching procedures and document materials batched into
the mix.

e Gradation Testing (oose sample from plant) - AASHTO T30, NHDOT B-1.

e Binder/Asphalt Content Testing (loose sample from plant) - AASHTO T164,
NHDOT B-2, NHDOT B-6.

e Bulk Density (6” diameter core will be collected by paving contractor) -
AASHTO T1166, AASHTO T269.

® Theoretical Maximum Density (6” diameter core will be collected by paving
contractor) - AASHTO T209, AASHTO T269.

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