Specifications include, but are not limited to: Route 27, beginning at the junction of Route 1 in Wiscasset (MP 20.25) and extending northerly to the junction of Old Cedar Grove Road in Pittston (MP 32.11) for a total distance of 11.86 centerline miles (23.76 lane miles); The work shall be accomplished using an anti-icing approach, which consists of using calibrated equipment to spread salt early in the storm, and as necessary throughout, to prevent snow and ice from bonding to the pavement. Sand is used on occasion to address spot locations and to treat the roads when pavement temperatures are below 15 degrees F.; Sand & Salt Requirements.: a) The Contractor agrees to provide sufficient salt and winter sand for operations required by this agreement. ; ) Maximum gradation of sand shall be 3/8 inch, and all sand will be screened to that size prior to use on the highway.; c) The Contractor must mix between 80-120 pounds of salt with each cubic yard of sand before the sand is stockpiled.; d) When making applications of pure salt, or sand when necessary, the Contractor shall do so in such a manner to avoid the application of excessive quantities. In most cases, application rates shall be in accordance with the rates specified in Attachment B.; e) The Contractor agrees to pay particular attention to the treatment of railroad crossings, hills, curves and intersections, and to apply extra materials to such locations as necessary. Plow blades shall be raised sufficiently at railroad crossings to prevent striking the rail tracks. Excessive residue of snow on the tracks, as determined by the Department, shall be removed by hand if necessary. Should any rail tracks be hit during plowing operations, the owner of the rail line shall be called immediately to inspect the tracks and Department’s representative shall also be notified. All work around railroad tracks shall follow the rail owner’s requirements.