BID 27-04 PAVEMENT CRACK SEALING

The City of Rochester, NH is soliciting contractors to perform FY27 pavement crack sealing on roughly 40 municipal streets and parking lots. The work requires a polymer‑ and crumb‑rubber‑modified asphalt sealant reinforced with polyester fibers, crack cleaning, heating, and high‑pressure application under strict temperature and over‑banding limits. Bidders must provide unit prices, a 10 % bid bond, and 100 % performance and payment bonds, and must meet certification, insurance, and staffing requirements. The contract must be completed by October 30 2026, with liquidated damages of $150 per day for late completion. Key points: • Scope includes crack cleaning, sealant mixing (≥ 1 hr mix, melter ≥ 1,000 gal, 320 °F), and high‑pressure application. • Technical specs: PG 64‑28E asphalt, ≥ 7 % crumb rubber, 3‑4 % polymer, polyester fibers 0.25 in., ambient ≥ 25 °F. • Deadline: bids due Sept 9 2026 5 pm; award results posted within 48 hrs of opening.