1. Repair of potholes and minor asphalt patches on roadways, parking lots, parking spaces or paved surfaces not to exceed 10’x20’. 2. Preparation of the patch area by cleaning and removing loose or damaged material. 3. Cutting edges of the damaged area to form vertical, straight sides to ensure good bonding and compaction. 4. Application of a tack coat (a thin layer of asphalt emulsion) to the prepared area to promote adhesion between old and new asphalt Bus Lanes: The removal and/or grinding, re-grade and replacement of asphalt concrete paving. 5. Parking Lots: The removal of existing asphalt, re-grading, and replacement of asphalt concrete paving. Installation of 3” hot asphalt in 1 lift over 6” compacted native subgrade base, seal coat and re-stripe all lines and symbols (as applicable). New asphalt to match the grade of existing asphalt. 6. Pavement Markings 7. For this contract, the terms Owner, District, Architect, and Engineer shall mean Clemson University. B. Materials: 1. Use of hot-mix asphalt (HMA) or cold-mix asphalt as determined by Clemson representative. 2. Asphalt mix should comply with relevant state or local standards. 3. Aggregates used for patching should be compatible with existing surface materials and meet quality standards. C. Paint: 1. Quick-drying, high-visibility, water-soluble acrylic stripping paint. D. Repair Procedures: 1. Provide all temporary traffic control & signage as required by SCDOT per manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). 2. Potholes should be excavated to a minimum depth (e.g., 2 inches) to reach firm material, with edges squared off. 3. Tack coat applied to the cleaned and prepared patch area. 4. Asphalt placed in layers not exceeding 5 inches compacted thickness. 5. Layer compacted thoroughly using mechanical or hand tampers or rollers to ensure durability and flush finish with surrounding pavement. 6. Skin patches or surface patches applied uniformly with feathered edges and compacted properly.
