Paving Performance Specs
Paving Performance Specs
Due to market volatility in asphalt material, contracted parties may request a price
adjustment when the Oklahoma Department of Transportation Monthly Asphalt Binder
Price Index fluctuates by three percent (3%) or more. Refer to ODOT subsection 709.12 –
Price Adjustment for Asphalt Price Binder.
Response Times: Normal: (72 clock hours); Emergency: (12 clock hours).
Section 1 Soils
Do not disturb or remove hazardous waste material, archeological or historic material, or human
remains or graves without the prior approval of the Agency. Immediately notify the Agency upon
encountering evidence of these items in accordance with Subsection 107.15, "Hazardous Material,"
and Subsection 107.09, "Protection of Archeological and Unmarked Human Burial Sites." of the
ODOT 2009 Standard Specifications. During clearing and grubbing operations do not scar, break,
or otherwise damage trees and shrubs directed to remain. If the Contractor damages these items,
the Agency will assess the value of the damage against the Contractor.
The Department will consider the cost of disposing of debris outside the limits of construction to be
included in the contract unit price for Clearing and Grubbing or Selective Clearing.
Perform selective clearing at locations shown on the Plans and/or as approved by the Agency.
Dispose of vegetation and debris in accordance with Section 2.01 10 100A, "Clearing," and Section
2.01 10 100B, "Grubbing." When selecting trees for removal, leave remaining trees from 20 ft to 30
ft [6 m to 9 m] apart.
Sever stumps, trees, and shrubs flush with, or below, the original ground line. Remove the stumps
of uprooted trees and fill the holes with material approved by the Agency.
Materials, Equipment, and Construction Methods shall be provided in accordance with 2009 ODOT Standard
Specification Section 202 “EARTHWORK.”
Basis of payment to include one or more of the following pay items and all materials, equipment, labor &
incidentals to complete the work as specified.
Has a seismic velocity of at least 7,900 ft/s [2,400 m/s] (if the seismic velocities are less
than 7,900 ft/s [2,400 m/s], use the ripping method to determine material
classifications).
Material Subsection
Nylon Erosion Control Mat 735.04.G
Seed 735.03
Material Fasteners 735.05.B
Section 2 Subgrade
2.01 Subgrade
This work consists of preparing the existing materials for the immediate construction of subbase, base,
pavement, or surface. Basis of payment shall include one or more of the following pay items and furnishing all
materials, equipment, labor & incidentals to complete the work as specified. Refer to ODOT Subsection 310.06
for additional payment notes.
On projects where sulfate soils may be present, determine soluble sulfate content of the soil in accordance
with the Department's Materials Division test method OHD L-49. Determine the applicability of subgrade
treatment in accordance with OHD L-50 and OHD L-51 . Do not perform subgrade treatment if sulfate content
exceeds the threshold value specified in OHD L-49, OHD L-50, and OHD L-51.
Basis of payment to include one or more of the following pay items & all equipment, labor & incidentals
to complete work as specified. Refer to ODOT Subsection 307.06 for additional payment notes.
Section 3 Bases
NOTE: Rolling & Water as required to obtain a specified density will not be a separate pay item, but the cost
shall be included in the price bid.
Mixing aggregate and bituminous material or aggregate, Portland cement concrete, and water in a central
plant, and
Spreading and compacting the mixture on a prepared surface.
Construction Methods & Methods of Measurement shall comply with ODOT Subsection 319.04 & 319.05.
Basis of Payment to include on or more of the following pay items and all materials, equipment, labor &
incidentals to complete work as specified.
Provide Open Graded Base using construction materials that comply with ODOT Subsection 319.02 & the
following table:
Material Subsection
Aggregate 703.03
Water 701.04
Fly Ash 702.01
Portland Cement 701.02
Section 4 Surfaces
Provide Aggregate materials in accordance with ODOT Standard Subsection 703.05, “Aggregates for Traffic
Bound Surface Course.”
Material Subsection
Cover Aggregate 703.04
Bituminous Prime 708.00
Bituminous Binder 708.03
Materials provided shall be in accordance with 2009 ODOT Standard Specification Section 708, “Plant Mix
Bituminous Bases and Surfaces.”
Select Mix appropriate for expected traffic loads, and Type proven to perform well in project location.
Construction methods shall comply with ODOT Specification 411.04. Basis of Payment to include one or more
of the following pay items and all materials, equipment, labor & incidentals to complete work as specified.
Refer to ODOT Subsection 411.06 for additional Basis of Payment notes.
4.06 10 100 Hot Mix Asphalt – Type “A” PG 62-22 OK, S3, S4, S5
Composition of Asphalt shall comply with 2009 ODOT Standard Specification Subsection 708.04.
Allow tack coat to cure undisturbed before applying hot mix asphalt.
Avoid smearing or staining adjoining surfaces, appurtenances, and surroundings. Remove spillages and clean
affected surfaces.
Select appropriate HMA mix from Section 5.06, “Hot Mix Asphalt” that will provide a similar look and
performance to the surrounding surface.
Fill excavated pavements with hot mix asphalt for full thickness of patch, and compact flush with adjacent
surfaces while still hot.
Pay line items for “Patching” include relevant labor and material, except HMA, which will be paid in accordance
with pay line items in Section 5.06, “Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA)”
4.08 Cold-Milling
This work consists of cold-milling and removing pavement surfaces to the specified depth, and removing
ridges, ruts, and imperfections in accordance with ODOT Standard Specification Section 412, “Cold-Milling.”
Basis of Payment to include one or more of the following pay items and all materials, equipment, labor &
incidentals to complete work as specified.
Cracks will be prepared for sealing on the same day that they are to be sealed and the surface of the
pavement shall be dry at time of crack preparation and sealing operation.
Remove debris and vegetation from cracks or joints prior to placement of sealant.
Blow cracks or joints clean and dry with a minimum of 90 psi compressed. For Portland Cement Concrete
(PCC) pavement joints, sand-blasting the vertical face of the sealant reservoir is required prior to blowing
cracks with compressed air.
Place crack sealant material in cracks or joints using a pressurized wand delivery system with such devices as
necessary to the cracks and form a maximum 1/8 inch thick by a minimum of 3 inch wide over seal band. The
over seal band shall he centered so the center of the three (3) inch wide hand is within one (1) inch of the edge
of the crack.
Remove any over spill or over filling- crack sealant material prior to initial set.
Care should be taken to not place sealant on top of pavement markings, manholes and drainage castings.
Ensure only properly proportioned materials are placed on the roadway cracks or joints, i.e. no unblended
materials may be added to application machine while applying materials to roadway.
Select sealant type most appropriate for individual project to maximize performance.
Basis of Payment to include one or more of the following pay items as listed in Section 5.09 10-20 and all
materials, equipment, labor & incidentals to complete work as specified.
Asphalt Cement - be PG 64-22, meeting section 708.03 of the ODOT Standard Specification.
Additionally, Penetration, 77°F, 100g. 5 sec. should fall between 60 and 85.
Fiber - the fibers shall be the type specified and shall be specifically manufactured for use in
bituminous concrete mixes. The fibers shall have a uniform singular shape, a uniform singular color
of white to light gray, and shall meet the following requirements.
Finish – Fibers are specially treated for use in asphalt, so as to provide maximum speed of
dispersion in the Extrudamat process and maximum reinforcement in the seal. As designated in
U.S. patent No. 5,441,812.
Certification: Each load of materials must have its own certificate of analysis or certification from
the manufacturer proving it meets the required specifications.
Sealant will be supplied in solid form and melted for application within accordance to ASTM D5078.
Material shall not require additional heating time after it has reached the manufacturer’s
recommended application temperature. New material may be added to the material that has
already been heated to proper application temperature.
Condition for all specimens as specified in ASTM D5329 for 24 hours (+/- 4hrs prior to testing) shall
be as follows
TEST: SPECIFICATION:
Cone Penetration (ASTM D5329) 30 – 90
Resilience @77˚F (ASTM D5329) 25% min., 60% max.
Softening Point (ASTM D36) 195˚F min.
Ductility @ 77˚F (ASTM D113) 30cm min.
Asphalt Compatibility (ASTM D5329) PASS
Bitumen Content (ASTM D4) 60% min.
Tensile Adhesion (ASTM D5329) 500% min.
Product must have a warranty provided by both the Manufacturer and the Contractor.
TEST SPECIFICATION
Solids Content, (Non-Volatiles)% 54% - 60%
Ash Content of Solids, % 40% - 60%
Polymer/Asphalt Ratio 3% min
Specific Gravity @77 F 1.0 min
Adhesion No Loss
Flexibility No Cracking
Water Resistance No Solubility
Heat Resistance No Blistering/Sagging
Impact Resistance No Chipping
Homogeneity No Separation
Drying Time 8 Hours
Material Subsection
Portland Cement Concrete 701
Fly Ash 702.01
Gravel Granulated Blast Furnace Slag 702.02
Steel Reinforcement, Dowel Bars & Tie Bars 723
Provide bent ties in accordance with AASHTO M31, “Deformed Billet Steel Bars for Concrete
Reinforcement” Grade 40.
Provide placing & finishing equipment in accordance with ODOT Subsection 414.03(B). Basis of
Payment to include pay items in Section 4.10 10-70. Refer to ODOT Subsection 414.06 for additional
Basis of Payment notes.
5.01 Integral Curb, Combined Curb and Gutter, Asphalt Curbing, and Header Curbing
This work consists of constructing integral curb, combined curb and gutter, asphalt curbing, and header.
Provide materials in accordance with ODOT Subsection 609.02. Equipment shall comply with ODOT
Subsection 609.03. Basis of Payment to include one or more of the following pay items and all materials,
equipment, labor & incidentals to complete work as specified.
5.02 Sidewalks
This work consists of constructing concrete or asphalt sidewalks. Provide materials in accordance with the
following ODOT Subsections:
Material Subsection
Bituminous Mixture 708.04
P.C.C. Class A 701.01
Construction methods shall comply with ODOT Subsection 610.04. Basis of Payment shall include
one or more of the following pay items. Refer to ODOT Subsection 610.06 for additional Basis of
Payment notes.
5.03 Drainage
This work consists of installing new or removing and reinstalling existing pipe conduits, including the following:
Pipe underdrains at least 4 in [100 mm] in diameter; and
Other pipe with inside diameter of at least 12 in [300 mm], used in storm drains and culverts, or
drainage conduits not defined as bridges
Pipe & End sections will be a cost plus 15% pay item to account for different sizes of pipe. Provide
drainage conduit materials in accordance with Section 726 and the following ODOT Subsections:
Material Subsection
Joint Filler 726.01.B
Standard Bedding Material 703.08
Cover Material for Pipe Underdrains 703.06
Basis of Payment to include one or more pay items as listed in Section 6.05. Refer to ODOT Subsection
613.06 for additional Basis of Payment notes.
Culvert & Sewer Pipe Removal will be a cost plus 15% pay item to account for different sized of conduit.
5.05 Mobilization
This work consists of the Contractor's preparatory operations, including moving personnel and equipment to
the project site, and establishing the Contractor's offices, buildings, and facilities. Refer to ODOT Standard
Specification Table 641.1 for maximum amount payable for mobilization pay item and subsection 641.06 for
Basis of Payment Notes.
6.01 Signs
This work consists of providing and erecting signs, including sheet aluminum and extended aluminum panel
signs with a retro reflective or non-retro reflective sheeting background, and steel or aluminum sign bracket
arms, bolts, and fittings. Provide materials in accordance with ODOT Subsection 850.02. Construction method
shall comply with ODOT Subsection 850.04.
Signs will be measured by the area of the vertical front face with no deductions for rounded corners. Basis of
Payment to include one or more of the following pay items & materials, equipment, labor & incidentals to
complete the work as specified.
Provide wheel stops that are precast, air-entrained concrete, 2,500 psi (17.2-MPa) minimum compressive
strength,
4 1/2 inches (115 mm) high by 9 inches (225 mm) wide by 72 inches (1800 mm) long. Provide chamfered
corners, drainage slots on underside, and holes for anchoring.
Dowels for Anchoring: Galvanized steel, 3/4 inch (19 mm) diameter, 10 inch (254 mm) minimum length.
Securely attach wheel stops to pavement with not less than two galvanized steel dowels embedded at one-
quarter to one-third points. Securely install dowels into pavement and bond to wheel stop. Recess head of
dowel beneath top of wheel stop.
Section 8 Miscellaneous
8.01 10 100 Civil Engineer Plans and Specifications with Professional Seal
Shall include all plans, specifications & documentation necessary to complete the work as required.
Sealed Plans & Specifications are to be delivered to Construction and Properties Department.
END OF SPECIFICATIONS