This section describes the furnishing and installing of a surface for pavement consisting of a single application of asphalt covered with aggregate for the sealing of existing pavements. Paving construction will be on existing pavements and repaired pavement areas to conform to the lines, grades, and the typical cross sections as shown on the plans.
(Ordinance 2007-106, App. B, adopted 3/20/07)
Unless otherwise indicated on the Bid Form, the measurement and payment for the work specified in this Section shall be as follows:
The work and materials related to single course asphaltic surface treatment (pavement) shall be measured and paid for by the square yard at the unit price bid for asphalt and aggregate of the class, type and grade specified. Measurement will be from the edges of the in place asphaltic surface treatment. The unit price bid will be complete compensation for all equipment, materials, labor, and supervision required to construct the asphaltic surface treatment course as shown on the plans and for all equipment, materials, labor, and supervision required to adjust the elevation of manhole frames and covers, valve boxes, and other such utility access structures.
(Ordinance 2007-106, App. B, adopted 3/20/07)
The applicable provisions of the following standards shall apply as if written here in their entirety:
AASHTO American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials
TxDOT Texas Department of Transportation Construction Bulletin No. 14
TxDOT Texas Department of Transportation - Standard Specifications For Construction of Highways, Streets and Bridges
(Ordinance 2007-106, App. B, adopted 3/20/07)
Single course asphaltic surface treatment shall include asphalt cement and aggregate. Adjustment of the elevation of manhole frames and covers, valve boxes, and other such utility access structures to match the surface elevation of the new pavement is a part of the pavement operation.
(Ordinance 2007-106, App. B, adopted 3/20/07)
When requested, submit the following for the review and approval of the City of Magnolia, Engineer or the designated representative of the Engineer:
A. 
Tests of asphalt cement.
B. 
Samples and tests of aggregate.
The Engineer or designated representative of the Engineer shall determine the quantities of material samples that are to be submitted for testing or visual inspection.
(Ordinance 2007-106, App. B, adopted 3/20/07)
The Contractor shall provide at his expense, laboratory test results for all the materials to be incorporated into the asphaltic surface treatment. The Contractor must furnish, operate, and maintain templates, straight edges, scales, and other measuring and weighing devices necessary for proper construction and checking of work.
(Ordinance 2007-106, App. B, adopted 3/20/07)
No asphaltic surface treatment shall be applied when the air temperature is 50° F or below and falling, but it may be applied when the temperature is 40° or above and rising. Temperature readings shall be taken in the shade away from artificial heat. Place asphaltic surfaces only when weather conditions are suitable, in the opinion of the Engineer or the designated representative of the Engineer.
(Ordinance 2007-106, App. B, adopted 3/20/07)