Specifications include, but are not limited to: The City’s roadway paving project which includes Elm Street from Thrasher Road to 408 Elm Street, Grissom Lane approx. 2000’ from Charlestown Road, Old Newport Road from East Green Mt. Road to 361 Old Newport Road near intersection to Route 103.; • CLAREMONT DPW: Will need to do water, sewer and drainage improvements. DPW expects to have utility work completed before paving work begins with proper notice.; • FINE GRADING: Contractor to do fine grading and compact all finish graded roadways prior to paving. Grading work will require positive drainage on all streets (no puddles).; • INITIAL GRADING & COMPACTION: Establish the roadway centerline, finish grade and compact all ground sections of pavement. Cross-slope of the road shall be graded to 2%+/- from the centerline, or shall match the existing cross-slope of the road with prior approval from the Highway Director or foreman in charge. All drainage courses shall be maintained, and shall be cleaned free of debris that may fall into them. This item is subsidiary to pavement grinding that will be necessary for the project. Contractor will be responsible for erosion control.; • SAW CUT JOINTS: To match all existing pavement depth. This item is subsidiary to all other work on the project.; • EMULSIFIED ASPHALT TACK COAT: On all saw cut joints and curb. Apply a uniform coating of emulsion joint adhesive to the exterior surfaces of raised structures as well as the area between the old and new asphalt before paving, as applicable (excludes paver leveling courses).; • HOT MIX ASPHALT ROADWAY PAVING BASE/SHIM COURSE: Contractor shall use attached bid proposal form for each subsequent road details.; • ROADWAY SWEEPING: Remove sand, grit, and debris material from the surface of each roadway prior to paving or applying emulsion. This task is subsidiary to all other work on the projects.
