Campus Wide Paving Project

2026-11-03

All work shall be completed in accordance with the requirements outlined below . 1 . Milling • The Contractor shall perform profile milling of existing asphalt pavement to a depth of approximately 1 . 5 inches in all areas scheduled for resurfacing . • Profile milling shall be performed along all concrete edges , including but not limited to curbs , sidewalks , building slabs , and concrete aprons . • Milling shall provide a clean , uniform surface suitable for placement of new asphalt . • The Contractor shall remove all milled material and dispose of it in accordance with applicable regulations . 2 . Base Repair • The Contractor shall anticipate that some of the paving area may require base repair . Base repair shall include removal of failed asphalt and unstable base materials , installation of suitable aggregate base material , and compaction prior to paving . • All base repair shall be compensated in accordance with the base repair unit price provided in the bid form . Base repair quantities will be measured and approved by the College prior to placement of new asphalt . • Locations requiring repair will be identified and approved by the College prior to repair work being performed . 3 . Surface Preparation Prior to Paving , the Contractor shall : • Clean the milled surface using power brooming and air blowing to remove dust and debris . • Apply tack coat to bond the new asphalt surface to the existing pavement . • Ensure surfaces are properly prepared to allow proper bonding and compaction . 4 . Asphalt Placement • The Contractor shall install NCDOT 9 . 5C Surface Course ( Type S ) asphalt mix . • Asphalt shall be installed to achieve a minimum 1 . 5 - inch compacted depth . • Asphalt placement and compaction shall meet the applicable requirements of the North Carolina Department of Transportation Standard Specifications for Roads and Structures . • All materials and workmanship shall comply with the applicable standards of the North Carolina Department of Transportation . • Asphalt shall not be placed when surface temperatures or weather conditions do not meet manufacturer or NCDOT placement requirements . 5 . Edge Tie - In Requirements • No feathering of asphalt over unmilled edges will be permitted . • All asphalt transitions shall occur at properly milled edges . • Profile milling shall be completed at all concrete interfaces to ensure a smooth and flush transition .

North Carolina

2026-05-08