This Solicitation is for Bituminous Concrete Asphalt Mixtures to be used in preventative maintenance activities pursuant to specified NYSDOT projects. Bituminous Concrete is a mixture of stone of various sizes and liquid material. The mixture is heated and proportioned in a bituminous concrete plant and compacted on a road in a heated state. Once the material cools, it becomes a hard, durable material. Bituminous concrete is used for roads, parking lots, tennis courts, sidewalks, bike paths, and for patching same. See Attachment 1 – Pricing for the Asphalt Mix Items being included for each specific project within this Solicitation. Refer to Attachment 10 – Special Notes – NYSDOT Specific Projects Section 1.1 Materials Descriptions and Section 2.4 Special Note – PG Binder and Mix Design Level for each item’s description and/or specific requirements. This Solicitation and ensuing contracts provide an avenue for preventive maintenance activities which ensure that highways and bridges meet or exceed their optimum useful life. All scope changes are subject to the approval of the New York State Office of the State Comptroller as required by law.
