Specifications include, but are not limited to: In general the contractor must have the ability to provide equipment and labor for periodic services as needed by the Municipal Services Department. Work includes putting hot-applied mastic in place around wide cracks, alligator cracking, manhole covers, catch basin covers, bridge abutment seams and any other compromised areas as directed by Municipal Services. The mastic shall be a Maxwell GAP Product or equal that creates a solid thermal bond with the existing pavement sealing out water and ensuring a long lasting repair. Application shall be by wide wand applicator or squeegee that allows the operator to control the flow of material to feather nicely and can be applied thinly where necessary. The Contractor should have appropriate equipment to heat and transport the mastic accordingly enabling a proper heating temperature per manufactures specifications. Heating of mastic materials in preparation for installation is one of the critical steps to ensure good quality sealant treatments. Operating temperatures shall be governed by the sealant manufacturer recommendations. Examples of Work are included in appendix B.; All work shall be performed in a neat manner. The sealant shall be allowed to cool sufficiently to prevent lifting, sticking, and tracking prior to returning the pavement segment to traffic. Use of ‘Black Beauty’ or similar product may be necessary in those areas where adequate cooling time is not possible due immediate traffic needs. Use of the product is expected to be infrequent. An example of an immediate need would be in locations such as intersections or main roadways. Use of ‘Black Beauty’ or any other product necessary to accommodate immediate traffic needs shall be incidental to the Contract. Municipal Services will provide staff to put out cones on treated areas. Police details will be by Municipal Services.
