Technical Specifications FY2019 Paving Program
ITEM 403.11 - HOT BITUMINOUS PAVEMENT (METHOD
SPECIFICATION), MACHINE METHOD
ITEM 403.119 - HOT BITUMINOUS PAVEMENT (METHOD
SPECIFICATION), MACHINE METHOD, HIGH STRENGTH
A. SCOPE
This work shall consist of furnishing and placing bituminous pavement including shim pavement
to the depth shown on the plans or ordered by the Engineer. Work shall also include obtaining
asphalt samples on behalf of the City for quality control testing.
B. MATERIALS AND CONSTRUCTION
The Contractor shall furnish all materials, labor, equipment, and transportation necessary for
work in accordance with the latest approved NHDOT Sections 401, 403, and 411 as amended
herein.
Surface preparation shall be subsidiary and shall include (but is not limited to) weed removal,
occasional pruning of trees, and removal of any vegetation impeding the placement of
bituminous pavement. The existing surface shall be thoroughly dry and swept free of all dust,
dirt and loose material (including winter sand).
A tack coat shall be applied immediately prior to placement of hot bituminous pavement. Tack
shall also be applied to every cold joint on driveways, side streets, and where directed by the
Engineer. Tack is subsidiary.
The Contractor shall prevent any materials from entering drainage structures and shall clean out
structures as directed by the Engineer if materials enter them.
The Contractor shall correct drainage problems, as directed by the Engineer, when problems can
be corrected by placing asphalt.
The Contractor shall provide all materials, labor, equipment, and transportation necessary to tie
in areas at least 1 foot in from the edge of roadway. Contractor shall use a 1 ton steel drum roller
or heavier for compaction of these areas.
Binder grade will be PG 64-28 unless otherwise specified by the Engineer.
Testing:
Pavement testing will be completed by a testing agency selected by the City.
The Contractor shall furnish all materials, labor, equipment, and transportation necessary to take
loose asphalt samples, cut cores, and patch core hole as directed by the Engineer. Cores and
samples shall be delivered to a location in Nashua to be identified by the Engineer.
