Specifications include, but are not limited to: Management: The Contractor shall Beneficially Use all Dredge Material excavated at the St. Agatha – Cross-Culvert (#182487) Replacement initiative in areas adjacent to the dredged waterbody. No more than 500-cubic yards of Dredge Material may be excavated at the project location. ; 1. Construct a channel with a streambed surface, banklines and rock bands as shown on the plans and in accordance with Special Provision 610 – Stream Channel Rock and Special Provision 610 – Streambed Rock Features. The Contractor shall construct a test section beginning at the downstream end of the culvert for review by the Resident.; 2. Place special fill in well mixed layers without pockets of either fine or coarse material. The material shall be placed by machine or by hand as necessary to achieve the specified shape and thickness. Larger stones may protrude above the average surface but shall be firmly embedded in the mix.; 3. The material shall be placed in a manner that protects the culvert and the protective coating from damage.; HMA plants shall conform to AASHTO M 156, Standard Specification for Requirements for Mixing Plants for Hot-Mixed, Hot-Laid Bituminous Paving Mixtures with exception of Section 4.2.1, 4.2.2, 4.3.4, 4.3.5, and 4.12.2. ; All HMA plants will be inspected annually by the Department prior to producing HMA for Department projects. The Contractor shall provide the Department at least 72 hours’ notice that the plant is ready for inspection. The Contractor shall equip the plant with ladders and platforms that are accessible and safe to obtain samples of PGAB, aggregate and mix from the relevant tanks, collector belts and haul units. Silo storage time of mixtures shall not exceed 36 hours.
