Specifications include, but are not limited to: THICKNESS: Thickness of the shim shall be sufficient to level and restore a reasonable cross slope of the subject roadway.; Thickness of the overlay shall be no more than nor less than one inch (1”) after compaction.; Base Course shall be no more than nor less than two inches (2”) after compaction. Wearing course shall be no more than nor less than one inch (1”) after compaction.; MATERIAL: Shim course shall consist of NHDOT type F (3/8”) or NHDOT type E (1/2”) bituminous asphalt mix.; Overlay course shall consist of NHDOT type F (3/8”) bituminous asphalt mix. Base course shall consist of NHDOT Type B (3/4”) bituminous asphalt mix.; All mixes specified shall conform to NHDOT Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction (latest edition) Section 401; Subsection 2-Materials.; PREPARATION: All roads shall be swept clean with a power broom prior to application of the shim and/or overlay course. Sweeping shall be performed to the Town’s satisfaction.; At limits of new pavement, the existing pavement shall be cut with a milling machine and keyed at all town road locations to be determined by the Highway Agent which will provide a smooth transition.; Cutting will not be required at most of the private driveway locations to be determined by the Highway Agent but tacked with bituminous material where overlay is being applied.; All adjustments of existing frames and covers will be conducted by the Town Highway Department. Rocks will be removed by the Town from road base.; MEASUREMENT: Measurement for payment of any portion of completed work shall be based on quantities measured and recorded by the Highway Department to the nearest tenth of the unit.; PAYMENT: The accepted quantity will be paid for at the contract unit price. Payment shall constitute full compensation for all the labor, material and incidental work.
