Fire Station Front Ramp

2026-11-03

PROJECT SCOPE & SITE PREPARATION The Contractor shall furnish all labor , high - early - strength materials , and heavy equipment to install a reinforced concrete apron capable of supporting fire apparatus up to 80 , 000 pounds . Driveway is located at the above location . Size is 35 feet wide by 97 feet long . A 20 X 16 section for turnarounds will be removed and expanded to 40 x 16 . Bidders are encouraged to visit the site and complete their own measurements .  Demolition : Remove existing concrete slab and excavate to a total depth of 14 - 15 inches to allow for new sub - base and slab .  Sub - Grade : Any " soft spots " or otherwise unsuitable conditions must be undercut and replaced with structural fill at the direction of the Third - Party Testing Agency per the results of the subgrade evaluations and the Testing Agency recommendations . Approval of any additional services or providing additional materials beyond the base bid scope of work discussed herein must be received from the owner prior to proceeding .  Base : Install and compact 6 inch ABC base  Repair existing catch basin : New piping to storm drain west of the driveway . Existing basin is blocked . New 4 inch pvc piping or comparable material to be installed and properly graded to tie into storm drain to the west side of the current driveway .  Landscaping : Landscaping in the immediate area shall be repaired and graded as needed upon completion . II . TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS To ensure structural integrity under emergency vehicle " torsion " and outrigger loads :  Concrete Mix : 4 , 000 PSI  Slab Thickness : Uniform 8 - inch depth ( 12 - inch by 12 - inch turned down edges ). Structural Fill and ABC Base Compaction : Minimum of 98 % of the Standard Proctor ( ASTM D698 ).  Reinforcement : # 4 Rebar tied in a 12 " x 12 " grid , supported by 3 - inch high chairs to ensure placement in the bottom third of the slab .  Finish : Broom finish for maximum tire traction in wet / icy conditions .

North Carolina

2026-05-05