HomeMy WebLinkAboutCall for Bids Liquid Asphalt 2016KITTITAS COUNTY
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
AGENDA DATE:
ACTION REQUESTED:
AGENDA STAFF REPORT
February 2, 2016
Approve a Notice of Call for sealed bids to
furnish Liquid Asphalt Materials for Calendar
Year 2016.
BACKGROUND: Annually, Kittitas County Public Works goes
out to bid for the furnishing of Liquid Asphalt
Materials in accordance with Standard
Specifications of the Washington State
Department of Transportation. Call for bids are
advertised in the legal newspaper and bid
packets are sent out to all local businesses in
order to provide equal opportunity.
Bids are scheduled to be opened on February
18, 2016, at 2:00 p.m. in the Public Works
Department.
INTERACTION:
Public Works
RECOMMENDATION: Move to approve Notice of Call for Bids to
furnish Liquid Asphalt Materials for 2016 and
direct staff to advertise as requested.
HANDLING: Return one (1) copy to Public Works
ATTACHMENTS: Notice of Call for Sealed Bids; Specifications
LEAD STAFF: Mark Cook
Public Works Director/Interim County Engineer
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Public Notice
Kittitas County, Ellensburg WA
This call for sealed bids is to furnish Liquid Asphalt Materials for Calendar Year 2016. Bids are due by
February 18, 2016 at 2:00 pm, at which time bids will no longer be accepted. Bids will be opened at
Kittitas County Department of Public Works, 411 N. Ruby Street, Suite 1, Ellensburg, WA on February
18, 2016 at 2:00 pm.
Specifications may be seen at the office of the Board of Commissioners and online at
http://www.co.kittitas.wa.us/notices/.
Clerk of the Board
Publish:
Daily Record: 02/04/16; 02/11/16
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For more information, contact Public Works
All bid submittals shall become the property of Kittitas County.
Kittitas County reserves the right to reject all bids and re -advertise if necessary.
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KITTITAS COUNTY DEPARTMENT
OF PUBLIC WORKS
REQUEST FOR BIDS
PRODUCT: LIQUID ASPHALT MATERIALS
FOR YEAR: 2016
BIDS DUE: FEBRUARY 18, 2016 @ 2:00 PM
RETURN BID PROPOSALS TO:
KITTITAS COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS
411 N. RUBY, STE. #1
ELLENSBURG, WA 98926
(509)962-7523
KITTITAS COUNTY BID PROPOSAL
SPECIAL PROVISIONS
KITTITAS COUNTY
STATE OF WASHINGTON
LIQUID ASPHALT BID
DELIVERY OF BID PROPOSALS:
Sealed bids will be received at the following location:
Kittitas County Public Works Dept.
411 N. Ruby, Suite #1
Ellensburg, WA 98926
Phone: (509) 962-7523
Bids will be received until 2:00 p.m., February 18, 2016, and thereafter will be opened publicly
and read aloud.
Each proposal shall be completely sealed in a separate envelope, addressed to Kittitas County
Department of Public Works. The name of the project for the bid proposal must be plainly
written on the outside of the envelope along with the date of the bid opening and the bidder's
name. Kittitas County and the Kittitas County Public Works Department are not responsible for
bids delivered late by the U.S. Postal Service. It is the responsibility of the Bidder to be sure the
bids, if mailed, are sent sufficiently ahead of time to be received by the opening date and time.
RIGHT TO REJECT BIDS:
The right is reserved to reject any and all proposals, to waive minor deviations from the
specifications, to waive any informality in bids received, whenever it is in the County's best
interest, and to accept the proposal deemed best for the county or to advertise for new
proposals when in the opinion of the Kittitas County Board of Commissioners the best interest of
the County will be promoted thereby. All goods or materials purchased herein are subject to
approval by Kittitas County Department of Public Works. Any rejection of goods or materials
resulting because of nonconformity to the terms and specifications of this order, whether held by
the Kittitas County Department of Public Works or returned will be at the Vendor's risk and
expense.
CHANGES:
No alteration in any of the terms, conditions, delivery price, quality, quantities, or specification of
this order will be effective without written consent of the Kittitas County Department of Public
Works.
LOCATION OF MATERIALS:
Prices quoted shall be for truck and trailer loads at any designated point of delivery in Kittitas
County, with freight charges based on a 30 ton minimum.
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KITTITAS COUNTY BID PROPOSAL
HANDLING:
No charges will be allowed for handling unless otherwise stated herein
DELIVERY:
For any exception to the delivery date as specified by the Department of Public Works, Vendor
shall give prior notification and obtain written approval thereto from the Kittitas County
Department of Public Works Director with respect to delivery under this order. Time is of the
essence and the order is subject to termination for failure to deliver as specified.
The acceptance by Kittitas County Department of Public Works of late performance with or
without objection or reservation shall not waive the right to claim damage for such breach nor
constitute a waiver of the requirements of the timely performance of any obligation remaining to
be performed by Vendor.
CONDITIONS OF AWARD:
The Board of County Commissioners reserves the right to purchase from suppliers other than
the successful bidder, if for any reason the successful bidder is unable to promptly furnish Liquid
Asphalt Materials of a quality which is satisfactory to Kittitas County's requirements.
Multiple contract awards may be subject to individual Liquid Asphalt material pricing. The
County reserves the right to purchase any and/or all of any item bid. Quantities are estimates
only.
BID ITEM QUANTITIES:
The quantities of material listed on the attached bid sheets are for bidding purposes only. Kittitas
County does not guarantee quantities shown will be purchased. It is offered to provide the
Company with an estimate of demand. The Company shall make such revisions in their work as
necessary to accommodate changes in the demand without additional compensation.
WARRANTIES:
Vendor warrants that articles supplied under this order conform to specifications herein and are
fit for the purpose for which such goods are ordinarily employed, except that if a particular
purpose is stated, the material must then be fit for that particular purpose.
LIENS, CLAIMS and ENCUMBRANCES:
Vendor warrants and represents that all the goods and materials ordered herein are free and
clear of all liens, claims or encumbrances of any kind.
RISK OF LOSS:
Vendor agrees to bear all risks of loss, injury, or destruction of goods and materials ordered
herein which occur prior to delivery. Such loss, injury or destruction shall not release Vendor
from any obligation hereunder.
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KITTITAS COUNTY BID PROPOSAL
USE BY OTHER AGENCIES:
The items in this bid are for consumption by Kittitas County and other governmental agencies in
Kittitas County if they desire.
Partial list includes the following:
1.
Kittitas County Airport
2.
Kittitas County Fair Board
3.
Kittitas County Fire Districts
4.
Kittitas County Reclamation District
5.
Kittitas County School Districts
6.
Kittitas County Sheriff
7.
Kittitas County Noxious Weed
8.
Kittitas County Public Utility District
9.
Cascade Irrigation District
10.
City of Cie Elum
11.
City of Ellensburg
12.
City of Kittitas
13.
City of Roslyn
14.
City of South Cie Elum
FORM OF CONTRACT.
The successful bidder shall be required to enter into formal contract; it is agreed by the bidder that
his bid submitted, together with "Notice of Award" issued by Kittitas County, will together constitute
a contract fully binding upon both parties thereto.
COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS:
The successful bidder shall comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, rules and
regulations affecting its performance and hold the County harmless against any claims arising from
the violation thereof.
CONTRACT DISPUTES:
Any contractual agreement shall be performed under the laws of the State of Washington. Any
litigation to enforce such agreement or any of its provisions shall be brought in Kittitas County,
Washington.
DEFAULT:
The Vendor covenants and agrees that in the event suit is instituted by Kittitas County for any
default on the part of the Vendor, and the Vendor is adjudged by a court of competent
jurisdiction to be in default, the Vendor shall pay to Kittitas County all cost, expenses expended
or incurred by Kittitas County in connection therewith, and reasonable attorney's fees. The
Vendor agrees that the Superior Court of the State of Washington shall have jurisdiction over
any such suit and that venue shall be laid in Kittitas County.
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KITTITAS COUNTY BID PROPOSAL
INDEMNIFICATION:
The Vendor agrees to and shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless the County, its appointed
and elective officers, agents and employees, from and against all loss or expense, including but not
limited to judgments, settlements, attorney's fees and costs by reason of any and all claims and
demands upon the County, its elected or appointed officials, agents, or employees for damages
because of personal or bodily injury, including death at any time resulting therefrom, sustained by
any person or persons and on account of damage to property including loss of use thereof,
whether such injury to persons or damage to property is due to the negligence or misconduct of the
Vendor, its sub -contractors, its elected officers, employees or their agents, while performing
Vendor's duties in connection with supplying and delivering the materials to the County, except
only such injury or damage as shall have been occasioned by the sole negligence of the County,
its appointed or elected officials, agents, or employees.
TERMINATION:
In the event of a breach by Vendor, Kittitas County reserves the right to cancel and terminate this
purchase agreement forthwith upon giving oral or written notice to Vendor.
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The Vendor agrees not to discriminate against any client, employee, or applicant for employment
or services because of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status,
age or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical handicap with regard to, but not limited to,
the following employment upgrading, demotion, or transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising,
lay-offs or termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, selection for training or
rendition of services.
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It is agreed by and between the parties hereto that in no event shall any official, officer,
employee or agent of the County be in any way liable or responsible for any covenant or
agreement herein contained whether express or implied, nor for any statement or representation
made herein or in any connection with this agreement.
PAYMENT:
Invoices will not be processed for payment until receipt of a properly completed invoice or
invoiced items are received.
IDENTIFICATION:
All invoices, packing lists, packages, shipping notices, instruction manuals, and other written
documents affecting this order shall contain the applicable purchase order number.
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KITTITAS COUNTY BID PROPOSAL
ASSIGNMENTS:
The provisions or moneys due under this contract shall only be assignable with prior written
consent of the Kittitas County.
MEASUREMENT:
All material must be weighed over certified scales. A copy of all scale tickets shall be attached
to all invoices for payment.
CONTRACT -PROPOSAL BOND:
No proposal bond or performance bond will be required.
SALES TAX:
Kittitas County is subject to Washington State Sales Tax.
INSURANCE:
The Vendor shall secure and maintain in effect at all times while providing the goods and
materials, such insurance as will protect the Vendor, its employees, officials and agents from all
claims, losses, harm, costs, liabilities, damages and expenses arising out of personal injury
(including death) or property damage that may result from performance of this Agreement,
whether such performance is by the Vendor, its employees, officials and agents.
All insurance shall be issued by companies admitted to do business in the State of Washington
and have a rating of A-, Class VII or better in the most recently published edition of Best's
Reports unless otherwise approved by the County. If an insurer is not admitted, all insurance
policies and procedures for issuing the insurance policies must comply with Chapter 48.15 RCW
and 284-15 WAC.
The Vendor shall provide proof of insurance for
A) Commercial General Liability Insurance.
• Coverage limits not less than:
• $1,000,000 per occurrence per project
• $2,000,000 general aggregate
• $1,000,000 products & completed operations aggregate
• $1,000,000 personal and advertising injury, each offense
• Certificate Holder — Kittitas County
• The Certificate must name the County as additional insured as defined in
the Agreement
• Ten (10) days written notice to the County of cancellation
of the insurance policy.
B) Stop Gap/Employers Liability.
• Coverage limits not less than:
• $1,000,000 each accident
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KITTITAS COUNTY
• $1,000,000 disease — policy limit
• $1,000,000 disease —each employee
• Ten (10) days written notice to the County of cancellation
of the insurance policy.
BID PROPOSAL
C) Commercial Automobile Liability Insurance.
• Automobile Liability for owned, non -owned, hired, and leased vehicles,
with an MCS 90 endorsement and a CA 9946 endorsement attached if
'pollutants' are to be transported.
• Coverage limits not less than:
• $1,000,000 combined single limit
• Ten (10) days written notice to the County of cancellation
of the insurance policy.
D) Excess or Umbrella Liability.
• The Vendor shall provide Excess or Umbrella Liability coverage at limits
of $2,000,000 per occurrence and annual aggregate. This Excess or
Umbrella Liability coverage shall apply, at a minimum, to both the
Commercial General and Auto Insurance policy coverage.
• This requirement may be satisfied instead through the Vendor's primary
Commercial General and Automobile Liability coverage, or any
combination thereof.
E) Workers' Compensation.
• Workers' Compensation in amounts required by law.
F) Pollution Liability.
• The successful bidder shall provide a Pollution Liability policy, providing
coverage for claims involving bodily injury, property damage (including
loss of use of tangible property that has not been physically injured),
cleanup costs, remediation, disposal or other handling of pollutants,
including costs and expenses incurred in the investigation, defense, or
settlement of claims arising out of:
• successful bidder's operations related to this project; and/or
• Remediation, abatement, repair, maintenance or other work with
lead-based paint or materials containing asbestos; and/or
• Transportation of hazardous materials away from any site related
to this project
• Such Pollution Liability policy shall provide the following minimum
coverage:
• $1,000,000 each loss and
• $2,000,000 annual aggregate
The Vendor shall furnish the County a certificate of insurance with Endorsement as evidence
that policies providing insurance required by this Agreement are in full force and effect. The
Vendor hereby waives all rights of recourse, including any right to which another may be
subrogated, against Kittitas County for personal injury, including death, and property damage.
The Vendor's insurance policies required above shall be primary insurance and shall be non-
contributing with any other insurance maintained by Kittitas County.
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KITTITAS COUNTY BID PROPOSAL
The Vendor shall assume full responsibility for all loss or damage from any cause whatsoever to
any tools, Vendor's employee -owned tools, machinery, equipment, or motor vehicles owned or
rented by the Vendor, or the Vendor's agents, suppliers or contractors as well as to any
temporary structures, scaffolding and protective fences.
The Vendor shall have sole responsibility for determining the insurance coverage and limits
required, if any, to be obtained by subcontractors, which determination shall be made in
accordance with reasonable and prudent business practices.
NOTE: No contract shall form until and unless a copy of the Certificate of Insurance with
Endorsement, properly completed and in the amount required, is attached hereto
DESCRIPTION OF MATERIAL:
Liquid Asphalt as specified
The following special provisions are to be used in conjunction with the Standard Specifications of
the Washington State Department of Transportation, current edition, (unless otherwise
specified), which by reference are hereby made a part of these documents.
The special provisions hereinafter contained shall supersede any conflicting provisions of the
Standard Specifications.
Where the word State appears in the Standard Specifications, the County of Kittitas shall be used
in this contract. Where the terms Engineer or Secretary of Transportation appears in the
Standard Specifications, Kittitas County Public Works Director shall be used for this contract.
Where the term Washington State Highway or Transportation Commission appears in the
Standard Specifications, Kittitas County Board of County Commissioners shall be used for this
contract.
The material to be supplied shall be in accordance with the Standard Specifications of
Washington State Department of Transportation, current edition, are hereby made a part of
this bid proposal.
Section 1-02 Bid Procedures and Conditions
1-02.3
Estimated Quantities
1-02.5
Proposal Forms
1-02.6
Preparation of Proposal
1-02.9
Delivery of Proposal
1-02.10
Withdrawal or Revision of Proposal
1-02.12
Public Opening of Proposal
1-02.13
Irregular Proposals
1-02.14
Disqualification of Bidders
Section 1-03 Award & Execution of Contract
1-03.1
Consideration of Bids
1-03.2
Award of Contract
1-03.3
Execution of Contract
1-03.4
Failure to Execute Contract
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KITTITAS COUNTY
BID PROPOSAL
Section 9-02 Bituminous Materials
9-02.1 (2) Medium -Curing (MC) Liquid Asphalt
9-02.1 (3) Rapid -Curing (RC) Liquid Asphalt
9-02.1 (6) Cationic Emulsified Asphalt
HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE TAX 1WAC458-20-2521:
All out of -state suppliers (i.e. not located in Washington State) shall consider the following when
submitting a bid for liquid asphalt. Kittitas County will revise the basis of award by adding the
hazardous substance tax (HS Tax), calculated at the statutory rate (currently, seven tenths of one
percent (.007)). If a similar tax has been paid in another state, credit may be taken against the tax
owed to Washington State. The supplier must supply documentation of these taxes paid along with
the bid documents. In-state suppliers who have previously paid the hazardous substance tax shall
enter an amount of zero (0).
CONTRACTOR'S PROTECTIVE CLAUSE:
There shall be no obligation to have available or deliver any or all of the products included in this
proposal in the customary manner when such availability or deliveries are prevented or hindered by
an Act of God, fire, strike, partial or total interruption or loss or shortage of transportation facilities,
or by other similar or different acts of civil or military authorities, or by other like causes beyond the
control of the Contractor.
SPECIAL PROVISIONS:
Furnish truck transport deliveries of liquid asphalt in grades of CSS1, CMS -2P, CRS -21P, CMS -21P,
HFRSP, and HFRSP. All liquid asphalt shall meet the current specifications of the Washington
State Department of Transportation for grades of asphalt specified.
a) Distillation shall be determined by AASHTO test T 59, oven evaporation method.
b) Distillation shall be determined by AASHTO test T 59, modified oven evaporation
method for polymer modified emulsified liquid asphalt.
C) Benson method of Toughness and Tenacity, Scott Tester, Inch -pounds @ 77
degrees F., 20 inches per minute pull. Tension head 7/8 "diameter.
d) The Torsional Recovery Test shall be conducted according to the California
Department of Transportation Test Method No. 332.
ACCEPTANCE:
The acceptance of the Liquid Asphalt will be based on the manufacturer's certification of
compliance, including the specification he intends to meet, copies of the test data showing
specification compliance and identification of the type of polymer used in the manufacturing of the
CRS -2P, or on independent testing performed by Kittitas County at the county's discretion.
Deliveries of Asphalts which cause production delays for any reason including plugged screens
due to dirty storage tanks or contaminated tanker trucks will be returned to vendor at not cost to
Kittitas County. If the delay ties up the crew more than 2 hours before next delivery, Kittitas County
will assess $500.00 per hour late charge each elapsed hour thereafter.
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KITTITAS COUNTY BID PROPOSAL
Deliveries shall be made in insulated tank trucks at a minimum temperature of 200 degrees
Fahrenheit for cut-back and 160 degrees for emulsions at the time and places requested by
Kittitas County Road Department. Kittitas County reserves the right to cancel the tanker load
three (3) to five (5) hours prior to preset delivery time at no cost to Kittitas County.
Prices quoted shall be for delivery of truck and trailer loads at any designated point of delivery in
Kittitas County, with freight charges based on 30 -ton minimum.
Kittitas County reserves the right to increase or decrease the quantity of any and all asphalt listed
on the bid proposal, with no increase in the bid price.
The prices quoted shall be firm for the Calendar Year 2016.
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KITTITAS COUNTY
BID PROPOSAL
TO: The Board of County Commissioners
Kittitas County Courthouse
205 West 5th
Ellensburg, WA 98926
HONORABLE CHAIRAND MEMBERS:
BID PROPOSAL
This certifies that the undersigned has thoroughly examined the specifications governing the
supply of materials as set forth in this Proposal, and that the method by which payment will be
made for said materials, is understood. The undersigned hereby proposes to undertake and
supply the materials in accordance with said specifications and the following schedule or rates
and prices:
NOTE: Show all extensions and total amount of bid. In case of errors in extensions and total,
the unit bid prices shall govern.
The quantities of materials used in the below bid sheets are for bidding purposes only.
Kittitas County DOES NOT guarantee that the quantities shown will be purchased or
provided. The figures shown are only to roughly estimate the amounts which MAY be
purchased or provided.
DATED this day of 2016.
Signature of Authorized Official
Firm
Address
City, State, Zip Code,
Telephone
NOTE: If the Bidder is a Corporation, this proposal must be executed by its duly authorized
officials.
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KITTITAS COUNTY
BID PROPOSAL
BID PROPOSAL
SCHEDULE"A"
FURNISH LIQUID ASPHALT MATERIALS FOR 2016
"NOTE: UNIT PRICES FOR ALL ITEMS, ALL EXTENSIONS, AND TOTAL AMOUNT OF BID
SHALL BE SHOWN. ALL ENTRIES MUST BE IN LEGIBLE FIGURES (NOT WORDS) AND
TYPED OR ENTERED IN INK.
ITEM
NO.
ESTIMATED
QUANTITY
ITEM
PRICE
TOTAL
DESCRIPTION
PER TON
PRICE
$
$
2500
1
TONS
CRS -2P
Lower County
$
$
600
2
TONS
CRS -21P
Upper County
3
100
$
$
TONS
CSSI 50% Dilution
Lower County
50
TONS
$
$
4
Upper County
CSSI 50% Dilution
Hazardous Substance Tax (HS Tax) %
$
Washington State Sales Tax %
$
TOTAL
$
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KITTITAS COUNTY
BID PROPOSAL
SCHEDULE"B"
BID PROPOSAL
FURNISH LIQUID ASPHALT MATERIALS FOR 2016
"NOTE: UNIT PRICES FOR ALL ITEMS, ALL EXTENSIONS, AND TOTAL AMOUNT OF BID
SHALL BE SHOWN. ALL ENTRIES MUST BE IN LEGIBLE FIGURES (NOT WORDS) AND
TYPED OR ENTERED IN INK.
ITEM
NO.
ESTIMATED
QUANTITY
ITEM
PRICE
TOTAL
DESCRIPTION
PER TON
PRICE
2000
1
TONS
HFR-SP1
Lower County
$
$
600
2
TONS
HFR-SP1
Upper County
100
3
TONS
HFR-SP1 50% Dilution
$
$
Lower County
4
50
TONS
HFR-SP1 50% Dilution
$
$
Upper County
Hazardous Substance Tax (HS Tax) %
$
Washington State Sales Tax %
$
TOTAL
$
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KITTITAS COUNTY
BID PROPOSAL
BIDDER QUALIFICATION STATEMENT
NAME OF FIRM:
ADDRESS:
TELEPHONE: FAX:
FEDERAL I.D. TAX NO.
TITLE & NAME OF PERSON PREPARING BID:
NON -COLLUSION DECLARATION
I, by signing the proposal, hereby declare, under penalty of perjury under the laws of the
United States that the following statements are true and correct:
That the undersigned person(s), firm, association or corporation has (have) not,
either directly or indirectly, entered into any agreement, participated in any collusion,
or otherwise taken any action in restrain of free competitive bidding in connection
with the project for which this proposal is submitted.
That by signing the signature page of this proposal, I am deemed to have signed and
have agreed to the provisions of this declaration.
ADDITIONAL ASSURANCE AND CERTIFICATIONS
Bidder hereby certifies that he/she will comply with all assurances and certifications
issued by Kittitas County, and conform to all applicable state and federal laws.
The bidder is hereby advised that by signature of this proposal he/she is deemed to
have acknowledged all requirements and signed all certificates contained herein.
FIRM NAME
Signature of Authorized Official
Type Name:
Title:
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KITTITAS COUNTY BID PROPOSAL
ON-SITE FIELD REPRESENTATIVE
Selected suppliers of liquid asphalt shall provide a qualified company representative to
be on-site, at least 40 hours, when oil products are being furnished. The on-site
representative will witness the construction activities, monitor the site conditions,
visually monitor the material quality of the liquid oils and aggregate cover aggregate,
monitor liquid asphalt application rate and assist in the coordination of material delivery.
At any time the supplier on-site field representatives notes a special or unusual
condition which, in the suppliers opinion, may have a negative impact on the quality of
the final product they will be required to immediately bring the condition to the attention
of the County' on-site supervisor. The on-site representative will document daily, in
writing, the conditions witnessed at the project site. A copy of the on-site field
representative's documentation will be provided to the County on a daily basis.
MATERIAL QUALIFICATION AND TESTING
Prior to final selection of suppliers to be used under this contract, each supplier will be
required to:
1) Provide written certification that the materials to be furnished under this
contract will meet the minimum requirements for the type and grade liquid
asphalt specified herein.
2) Determine the chemical compatibility of their oils to the aggregate scheduled
for use in conjunction with this contract. County will furnish each supplier a
sample of the pre -produced aggregate from project stockpiles intended for
use as a chip seal cover aggregate. The supplier will determine the adhesive
properties and resistance to stripping for the materials scheduled for use.
County will check stripping characteristics using AASHTO T182.
3) Each supplier will report to the Engineer in writing, the results of their testing
and specifically list any incompatibilities or recommendations prior to
furnishing any asphalt materials under this contract.
4) Provide two, (1) quart, samples of each product type and grade intended for
delivery and use for testing by County. Test results on the physical properties
of the liquid asphalt products will be required to be within the specified
grading range for each type of oil furnished prior to acceptance of the oil
products intended for use under this contract.
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