CY 2027 Paving Program

2026-11-03

This project includes the furnishing and placement of bituminous concrete shim and overlays on selected streets and parking lots which have been prepared previously by the City of Bangor Public Services Department ( City ) and , in some instances , existing pavement reclamation and / or the application of bituminous concrete binder and surface courses to previously compacted and graded gravel base courses . In addition , bids are requested for application of bituminous tack coat , for inplace pavement reclamation and for cold planing . Scope of Services The work contemplated under the terms of this proposal consists of the furnishing and placement of bituminous concrete pavement on various streets , including 1 to 2 - inch overlays in existing paved areas which have been previously cleaned and prepared . In some instances , the application of 3 to 4 inches of bituminous concrete , in two lifts , will be required on a base course of areas which have previously been constructed or reconstructed . Paving is contemplated on approximately 40 different sections of streets with a total estimated quantity of approximately 12 , 750 tons of Hot Mis Asphalt ( HMA ). Cold planing and reclamation may also be required on some streets . Minimum daily quantities will be approximately 500 square yards for planing . Work will also include the application of tack coat . All preparatory work will be done by the City , including sweeping , cleaning , patching , crack sealing , etc . Proposers are advised that the above - mentioned tonnage quantity includes an allowance of approximately 15 % for shimming , prior to the placement of overlays , including streets that are cold planed . Under this proposal the successful Proposer shall be responsible for paving apron / approaches of streets , intersecting streets to be paved , and around such catch basin and manhole structures as may exist in the paved traveled way , to the extent necessary to provide a smooth transition as determined by the Public Works Director or their appointed designee . Specifications The work covered consists of furnishing all labor , equipment , plant , and materials in performing all operations in connection with the construction of various HMA pavements on a previous prepared base , complete and subject to the terms and conditions of the contract . Unless otherwise noted , all work shall comply with the specifications set forth in Division 400 - Pavements of the State of Maine Department of Transportation Standard Specifications for Highways and Bridges , as revised in March 2020 , or the latest revision . In the event of any discrepancies , the provisions of the State of Maine Specifications will apply . A . The Contractor will be responsible for milling the start and end cuts on all road sections to be paved . B . The Contractor will be responsible for paving around catch basins and driveway approaches for a distance of 3 feet from the edge of the paved road . C . The Contractor shall provide an adequate number of trucks to keep the paver moving at all times with no waiting for mix to arrive . D . The Contractor will be responsible for initial and final grade in reclamation of streets (“ Reclaim ”), as well as compaction .

Maine

2026-05-01