Specifications include, but are not limited to: This project consists of the reclaiming of approximately 33,043 square yards of existing bituminous concrete wearing course Middlebury Rd. and Fieldwood Dr. in Watertown, Connecticut. The reclaimed areas are then to have a base course of Class 1 bituminous concrete to a depth of approximately 2 inches (approximately 3,800tons), then overlaying of the base Course with a course of Class 2 bituminous concrete to a depth ofapproximately 2 inches (approximately 3,800 tons), Base Course must be completed within ten working daysafter the reclaiming is performed. Tack shall be applied before Top course is placed if not paved within 7 daysof the placement of the Base Course. This work shall consist of the preparation of an asphalt stabilized base course composed of a mixture of existing hot mix asphalt and existing base material. It shall be performed in accordance with these specifications and conformity with the existing line, grade and cross section as directed by the Town on site. In general, the work shall consist of reclaiming approximately (0 to 18) inches of existing bituminous concrete, removal of all curbing, and base material, grading and compacting the reclaimed material to approximately the existing line and grade in preparation of placing 4” of new bituminous concrete, in two 2” lifts. Contractor is solely responsible for dust control, which shall be included in the unit price of the work items.
