Specifications include, but are not limited to: Bituminous materials shall conform to Section 702 of the "Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction" adopted by the Montana State Highway Commission. 1.) Asphalt concrete shall consist of aggregate conforming to the Montana Public Works Standard Specification, Sixth Edition dated April 2010, Section 02510. he City will order six Marshall Quality Control tests to be performed by an independent testing laboratory during the course of accepting delivery on the 14,000 tons. The contractor shall provide the tests at no cost to the City. Three tests found to be not in compliance with specifications may be considered as cause to void the contract with supplier and purchase asphalt from the next responsive bidder. a. The 14,000 tonnage figure is to be used only for the purpose of submitting a bid and determining a bid bond amount; actual usage for the 2023 asphalt season may vary from the estimate. b. The City of Great Falls Pavement Preservation Program will start on or about July 1, 2023 and end December 31, 2023. c. The bid shall be by the ton at the supplier’s plant. Hauling costs will be calculated by the City of Great Falls Street Division and added to the per ton cost. Bidder shall provide samples of asphaltic concrete material upon request of the City of Great Falls Street Division. Bidder shall be responsible for proper product, temperature and consistency. d. The City Street Manager or his designated representative shall place orders with the successful bidder Monday through Friday by the close of prior business day. e. Pick-up/acquisition of product shall be made at the supplier’s plant by City of Great Falls Street Division personnel.
