Materials Testing 2026 - Asphalt Testing City Reconstruction and Overlay Requirements ( RICE Values )

2026-11-03

1 . Asphalt Testing City Reconstruction and Overlay Requirements ( RICE Values ) • Unit bid price shall include all labor , time , equipment , and travel necessary to properly perform tests and provide results as specified . • The Contractors Representative will be required to wear proper PPE ( hardhat and safety vest at minimum ) while on the job site . • Testing for City projects will require two site visits a day , ( One in the morning to establish a roller pattern , and one in the afternoon to verify the work is being completed as established previously ). • Time required on site for testing should be considered at 1 hour or less for each visit , pending major compaction problems . • Testing will include marking the asphalt at test locations with a colored marking device where each set of tests is performed , to ensure testing accuracy . • Documentation of the testing as it takes place . ( Instead of Station numbers , addresses can be referenced for test locations . City Paving Projects are usually not surveyed with Stationing .) • Entering data to create a location report of the testing performed and results of the passing tests to accompany the invoice , for City records . • Testing contractor to be given a minimum of 24 hour notice before testing is to be performed . • An Asphalt Testing Bid Unit will be considered one day of testing , or two site visits with two separate sets of testing .

Montana

2026-04-29