ITEM 203.113 - DRIVEWAY EXCAVATION AND REGRADE
A. SCOPE
This work includes removing asphalt and concrete driveway materials to subbase, regrading, and
placing new pavement in kind. This item will only be used on roadways which are being
reclaimed or as directed by the Engineer.
B. MATERIALS AND CONSTRUCTION
The Contractor shall furnish all materials, labor, equipment, and transportation necessary for
work in accordance with the latest approved City of Nashua Standard Specifications for Road
Construction, or the latest approved NHDOT Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge
Construction. The most stringent specification shall apply. Transportation and disposal of the
removed material shall be the responsibility of the Contractor.
This work includes saw cutting and removing asphalt or concrete driveway materials down to
subbase, regrading as directed, and compacting subbase to 95% density. Placement of asphalt
will be done under Item 403.12. When the Engineer directs that concrete shall be used for
driveway pavement, payment shall be made under item 403.12 at the rate of two hundred percent
(200%) of the contract unit price. Limits of work shall be agreed upon with the Engineer.
Minimum thickness of reconstructed driveway asphalt pavement shall be 2.5 inches and shall
match existing thickness for concrete driveways.
Contractor shall use a 1 ton steel drum roller or heavier to achieve required compaction.
C. MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT
This item will be paid per Square Yard of asphalt placed and compacted in the field. Payment for
this item shall be at the contract unit price per Square Yard and shall also include all materials,
labor, equipment, and all else needed to complete the work under this item. No payment will be
made for materials delivered but not placed.
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