Site work and paving for a road / highway in Claremont, New Hampshire. Completed plans call for site work for a road / highway.

The City of Claremont, NH invites qualified firms to submit proposals for the DPW - 2026 Paving Projects. Details of the project scope are referenced as being attached in the Documents section on the City of Claremont's website. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is required. Proposals must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked "DPW - 2026 Paving Projects" and delivered to the City Manager's Office. Proposals will be opened publicly at the specified date and location. Any questions should be directed to Alex Gleeson, Director, via e-mail at dpw@claremontnh.com ADJUSTING STRUCTURES: o Claremont DPW will adjust structures as needed. o PAVEMENT MILLING: o All pavement saw cutting may be completed after grinding operations. All 3" or larger asphalt chunks that are not ground shall be removed from the site by the contractor and disposed of at the DPW prior to paving. o CLAREMONT DPW: o Will need to complete water, sewer, and drainage improvements prior to any paving. o SAW CUT/ MILLED JOINTS: o To match all existing pavement depth. This item is subsidiary to all other work on the project. o PAVEMENT RECYCLING: o Initial Grinding - Existing pavement surfaces shall be ground to a depth of approximately 12" deep, and full width of said roads, for all locations specified. o Final Grinding - Upon completion of initial grinding, 1 1/2 " crushed gravel or stone may be added where needed, across the ground portion of the roadway and then final grinding passes shall be completed to create a homogeneous mixture of the recycled asphalt and the 1 1/2 " crushed gravel or stone. (NOTE: All pavement saw cutting may be completed after grinding operations. All 3" or larger asphalt chunks that are not ground shall be removed from the site by the contractor and disposed of at the DPW prior to paving). o INITIAL GRADING & COMPACTION: o Establish the roadway centerline, finish grade and compact all ground sections of pavement. Cross-slope of the road shall be graded to 2%+/- from the centerline or shall match the existing cross-slope of the road with prior approval from the Highway Director or foreman in charge. Existing roadway profiles may be adjusted to accommodate additional crushed gravel material with prior approval. All drainage courses shall be maintained and shall be cleaned free of debris that may fall into them. This item is subsidiary to pavement INE GRADING: o Contractor to do fine grading and compact all finish graded roadways prior to paving. o ROADWAY SWEEPING: o Remove sand, grit, and debris material from the surface of each roadway prior to paving or applying emulsion. This task is subsidiary to all other work on the projects. o EMULSIFIED ASPHALT TACK COAT: o On all saw cut joints and curb. Apply a uniform coating of emulsion joint adhesive to the exterior surfaces of raised sewer manhole covers and raised drainage structures as well as the area between the milled or existing surfaces and new asphalt before paving, as applicable (excludes paver leveling courses). o ROADWAY PAVING BASE COURSE: o Contractor shall construct a full width 2" HMA (hot mix asphalt) base course using 3/4 " hot mix asphalt. o ROADWAY SHIM: o Where applicable, full width shims of 1/2 " HMA to fill in ruts and depressions before adding wearing course. Shims will be indicated on worksheets on roads. o ROADWAY DRAG SHIM: o Where applicable, drag shim to fill in ruts, eight (8) feet in width. Drag shim will need to sit for two (2) days prior to wearing course being applied. Drag shims will be 1/2 " HMA o WEARING COURSE: o 1 1/4 " asphalt wearing course using 1/2 " hot mix asphalt (Machine method), on areas where base pavement has been applied. Pavement shall be furnished and installed in accordance with all applicable NHDOT Standards and Specifications for Road & Bridge Construction, latest edition with all revisions. o DRIVEWAY/ ROAD APRONS: o The driveways will need to match both road and existing driveway pavement grade. Length of apron to be determined on site. This item will be paved under hand method paving. Aprons will need to be saw cut or a butt joint installed, to match grade. Adjustments in length may need to be made for proper drainage. o SHOULDER STONE & DRIVEWAY HARDPAK: o To be completed by others, if any. o TRAFFIC CONTROL: o The Contractor shall provide all signage and/or traffic control flaggers that may be necessary to conduct daily paving operations in a safe manner and for the safety of the traveling public. Flaggers could be used as needed and paid as a separate line item. PROTECTION OF WORK: o The Contractor shall take all necessary precautions to protect all work that is in progress which includes, but is not limited to, work that is not complete and/or that has not been accepted by the City. o MOBILIZATION/DEMOBILIZATION: o Mobilization and demobilization will be paid as lump sum per road. o SUBCONTRACTING WORK: o The Contractor who is awarded the City's paving project shall be responsible for conducting and completing all paving work. The names and qualifications of all subcontractors proposed by the Contractor shall be provided for approval by the Director. o MISCELLANEOUS WORK & CLEANUP: o The Contractor shall be responsible for cleaning up all excess pavement that is left from cleaning out trucks and equipment and for cleaning and removing of all other project related debris from the City rights-of-way. Miscellaneous work and cleanup shall be completed prior to final payment for all projects. o SCHEDULE OF GRAND STREET & PALMER STREET: o Grand Street and Palmer Street will be the first roads addressed when work begins. Both will undergo inplace recycling, fine grading, and base paving prior to granite curb and sidewalk installation. The sidewalk work will be on a separate contract. o PAYMENT AND PERFORMANCE BONDS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL PROJECTS OVER $125,000. o These bonds are due in hand prior to execution of a contract. THIS PROPSAL REQUIRES THE SELECTED FIRM TO: o Provide one (1) bid for the lump sum project. o Provide one (1) bid sheet for each location. o Provide pre-notification to the Department of Public Works two (2) weeks prior to the start of construction. o Provide three (3) references of similar work for municipalities.