Fiber Reinforced Bit. Mem. Surface Treatment 2026 02-20

Location:	New York
Posted:	Feb 26, 2026
Due:	Mar 11, 2026
Agency:	Wyoming County
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	F - Natural Resources and Conservation Services
Solicitation No:	2026-04
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Wyoming County Highway Department

4328 State Route 19 ꞏ Silver Springs, NY 14550 ꞏ (585) 786-8955

Devin Blue

County Highway Superintendent

Peter Myers

Deputy County Highway Superintendent

To: Prospective Bidders

RE: Bid Solicitation

February 20, 2026

Bids for the following items will be publicly opened and read aloud at 10:00 am on Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at the

Office of the County Superintendent of Highways. All bids must be placed in a sealed envelope and shall be clearly

marked in the bottom left corner of outside envelope “SEALED BID -

”. All materials being bid must meet the

specifications of the New York State Department of Transportation. It is the bidder’s responsibility that bids are received

by this office prior to the start of the bid opening. Late submissions for any reason will not be opened. No emailed or

faxed bids are accepted. Detailed information and specifications may be obtained by visiting or contacting the Office of the

County Superintendent of Highways to have them emailed. PDF versions of Bid Opportunities will be available on the

Wyoming County website until Bid Opening. If you plan to submit a sealed bid, please provide contact info and bids you

are interested in to Highway Office for any possible future addendums.

Asphaltic Concrete

Crack Fill

Crushed Aggregates (Gravel and Stone)

Fiber Reinforced Bituminous Membrane Surface

Fuel - Diesel

Highway Shoulder Removal

Jet-Vac Truck Service

Liquid Bituminous Materials

Pavement Markings - Extended

Portable Toilet – NEW bid

Ready Mix Concrete

Roadside Vegetation Control

Stone Fill

Surface Treating by contract

Ultra-Thin A/C Overlay

To guarantee the full and faithful performance of the contract, the bidder may be required to furnish a faithful performance

bond, issued by a Surety Company authorized to conduct business within the State of New York.

The County of Wyoming reserves the right to reject any or all bids for individual items or for items collectively.

Applicable bids shall comply with the prevailing rates for Wyoming County PRC# 2026004028. www.labor.state.ny.us

Wyoming County shall have the option of extending all bids for two (2) one-year periods upon mutual agreement.

All bids may be accompanied with some of the following signed documents: See individual bids for more details.

1) Non-Collusive Bidding Certificate 4) Certificate of Insurance complying with County’s insurance requirements

32)) Hold Harmless Certification

5) Iranian Energy Divestment Certification

4) Offer to Contract

6) NYSDOL Certificate of Registration

- The County of Wyoming reserves the right to utilize National Cooperative Contracts, NYS Office of General Services

(OGS) Contracts or other Municipal Contracts to procure any supplies, commodities, services or technology that are

available under those programs, which may include items or services included in the bid solicitation.

- Crushed aggregates, stone fill and asphaltic concrete are to be hauled from source in County Trucks and/or delivered by

suppliers, as specified.

- In purchase of above materials, where County Trucks are used for delivery, the County of Wyoming reserves the right to

purchase all or part of a season’s requirements from the source requiring the shortest haul to a destination, to obtain the

most advantageous total price to the County.

- The County of Wyoming reserves the right to make purchases of materials for specific projects during the year and to

make awards for such materials on the basis of separate bids where it appears in the best interest of the County to do so.

Very truly yours,

Devin Blue - Wyoming County Highway Superintendent

Wyoming County Highway Department

4328 State Route 19 ꞏ Silver Springs, NY 14550 ꞏ (585) 786-8955

Devin Blue

County Highway Superintendent

Peter Myers

Deputy County Highway Superintendent

BASE TERMS FOR ALL BID SOLICITATIONS

1. Executory Clause

Wyoming County shall have no liability under any contract or contracts or to anyone else beyond funds appropriated and

available for the purpose of this specification and resultant contract(s).

2. Assignability

The contractor shall not assign, transfer, convey, sub-contract, sublet or otherwise dispose of all or portions of this contract

(and/or work to be performed as a result of the contract) or its right, title, or interest to any other person, company,

corporation, without prior written consent of the Superintendent of Highways.

3. Extension of Contract Usage

Political subdivisions within New York State (Towns, Villages, School Districts and Fire Districts), as defined in Section

#103 of the General Municipal Law may participate in any contract awarded as a result of this bid document as long as it is

mutually agreed to by both parties. Responsibility, financial or otherwise, for purchase(s) made by other parties as a result

of the extension of this contract, shall not be borne by Wyoming County.

4. Contractor’s Failure to Comply

The contractor’s failure to perform in compliance with the bid award shall result in withholding of payment. The payment

shall be withheld until such times as the contractor fulfills its responsibilities. Compliance shall be determined by and to

satisfaction of Wyoming County. Such action would not necessarily preclude further initiatives on the part of Wyoming

County to protect and preserve its best interest.

5. Cancellation of Contract

Wyoming County reserves, as its right, to cancel the contract(s) resulting from an award of this bid solicitation at any time

during the contract period, without penalty to Wyoming County and without stated reason, by delivering a written ten (10)

day notice of intent to the contractor(s) or its representative(s). Said notification mailed to the contractor or its

representatives via the US Postal Service, First Class Mail shall be considered sufficient and delivered.

6. Contractor Registration Requirement (NYS Labor Law 220-i)

Effective December 30, 2024, all contractors submitting bids for or performing work for a municipality must be registered

with the New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) in accordance with Labor Law 220-i.

Contractors must be registered prior to submitting a bid or starting work. Proof of registration, in the form of a Certificate

of Registration issued by NYSDOL, must be provided to the County upon submission of each bid. Failure to comply may

result in rejection of bid.

7. Certified Payroll

Pursuant to Article 8 of the New York Labor Law, the Contractor and all Subcontractors shall maintain and submit certified

payroll records for all work performed under this Contract. Certified payroll transcripts shall be provided to the

Municipality within thirty (30) days of the first payroll and every thirty (30) days thereafter for the duration of the Work,

and as a condition of final payment. All payroll submissions shall comply with applicable New York State prevailing wage

requirements, including electronic submission requirements where mandated by law.

Wyoming County Highway Department

Fiber Reinforced Bituminous Membrane Surface Treatment – Bid Specifications

SECTION-1 DESCRIPTION: The work shall consist of the construction of a fiber reinforced bituminous membrane surface

treatment known as “FiberMat – Type A” as a Stress Absorbing Membrane (SAM) and as “FiberMat- Type B” when used as Stress

Absorbing Membrane Interlayer (SAMI). This is accomplished by using a specific applicator, which can be mounted on an asphalt

distributor modified for applying the surface treatment of bituminous binder reinforced with glass fibers. The applicator comprises an

open bottomed spray bar housing fan or blower for producing a down draft in the housing and at least one spray bar mounted on the

housing and adapted to extend transversely in the direction of movement of the asphalt distributor on which the unit can be mounted.

A number of nozzles spaced longitudinally along the spray bar for spraying bituminous material, means of controlling the nozzles and

a number of sources for dispersing the cut glass fibers through the open bottomed housing to the surface of the bituminous material

previously sprayed shall also be included.

Asphalt emulsion, aggregate and in-place chopped fibers are combined to form a versatile treatment, ideal for sealing as a SAM and

arresting severely alligator cracked surfaces. The in-place chopped fiber gives the surface an improved tensile strength and resilience.

When applied within the pavement structure, the fiber reinforced bituminous membrane surface treatment acts as a SAMI for the

treatment of reflective cracking prior to the construction or placement of subsequent layers.

SECTION-2 MATERIALS

2.01 Bituminous Materials:

A. Bituminous Material Approval: The bituminous material shall be obtained from a storage facility that has been approved by

the Director, Materials Bureau within the current calendar year, before the start of work.

B. Bituminous Material Selection: The selected bituminous material shall be compatible with the aggregate to be used. It is the

contactor’s responsibility to ensure compatibility between the bituminous material and the aggregate. The selection of

bituminous material shall be subject to the approval of the NYSDOT Materials Bureau Engineer, and conform to the

standards below with the following exceptions.

 Surface Treatment

702-4701

CRS-1P Polymer modified cationic asphalt emulsion or where appropriate CRS-2P Polymer

modified cationic asphalt emulsion: Elastic recovery, 10°C – minimum 60%.

2.02 Aggregates: The aggregates for the fiber reinforced bituminous membrane surface treatment shall conform to the requirements

of NYSDOT Item Section 703-02, “Coarse Aggregate” and be from an approved source. Where aggregates for pavement surface

treatment are from more than one source or of more than one type of material, they shall be proportioned and blended to provide a

uniform mixture. The regional Director or the authorized representative shall approve the procedure used for this proportioning.

Where the fiber reinforced bituminous surface treatment is to be considered as a SAM then the aggregate size shall be Size 1ST, 3/8”,

1A or a combination of both as in a double dressing.

Where the fiber reinforced bituminous surface treatment is to be considered as a SAMI then the aggregate size shall be Size 1A only.

In both cases the aggregate shall meet one of the following:

1. Limestone having an acid insoluble content of not less than 20%, excluding particles of chert and similar siliceous rocks.

Blends of siliceous and non-siliceous limestone will not be permitted.

2. Dolomite.

3. Sandstone, granite, chert, trap rock, ore tailings or other non-carbonate materials.

4. Gravel or a natural or manufactured blend of two or more of the following types of material: limestone, dolomite, gravel,

sandstone, granite, chert, tarp rock, ore tailings, slag or other similar materials meeting the following requirements

 Non-carbonate plus 3.2mm particles must comprise a minimum 10% of the total aggregate (by weight with adjustments

to equivalent volumes for materials of different specific gravities).

 For Size 1A, a minimum of 20% of plus 4.75mm particles must be non-carbonate.

 For Size 1ST, a minimum of 20% of plus 9.5mm particles must be non-carbonate.

2.03 Polymer modifier: The ideal amount of solid or dry polymer modifier shall be 3% based on the asphalt weight. The polymer

materials shall be milled or blended into the asphalt or blended with the “soap phase” or post added to the emulsion but at all times

ensuring good homogenization of the polymer within the asphalt emulsion.

2.04 Fiber: The glass fiber is E Class from an approved source determined by the license holder. The glass fiber spools are supplied

internally wound, in coils or cheeses. Typically, the spools are cut in-place into nominally 60mm (2.38”) lengths which are distributed

uniformly across and between the two parallel applications of modified asphalt emulsion. Glass fiber spread rates are up to 120g/m2

(4oz), with additional asphalt emulsion rates of spread depending on the site requirements.

SECTION-3 CONSTRUCTION DETAILS

3.01 FIBER REINFORCED BITUMINOUS MEMBRANE SURFACE TREATEMENT

A. Weather and Seasonal Limitations: The fiber reinforced bituminous membrane surface treatment may be applied on a dry

or damp surface, but should not be laid where there is standing water or on a wet surface. Application should only be

undertaken when the surface temperature is at least 10°C (50°F) and rising, subject to site inspection. Greater initial traffic

speed control may be required in certain circumstances, for example when the surface temperature is low.

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The fiber reinforced bituminous membrane surface treatment shall be placed normally in New York during the period May 1st to

the third Saturday in September. Application outside of these times is permissible only with the approval of the contractor and

local engineer.

B. Equipment: The following equipment shall be required:

1. Bituminous Material Distributor.

A vehicle mounted liquid bituminous fiber applicator is used for applying a surface treatment of bituminous binder with

reinforced glass fibers. The applicator shall comprise an open bottomed spray bar housing, a fan or blower producing a

down draft in the housing and at least one spray bar mounted on the housing and adapted to extend transversely in the

direction of movement of the vehicle on which the applicator is mounted. A number of nozzles spaced longitudinally along

the spray bar for spraying binder material, means for controlling the nozzles and a number of sources for dispensing cut

glass fiber through the open bottomed housing to the surface of the binder material previously sprayed shall also be

included.

The applicator shall have been calibrated within the previous 12 months for transverse and longitudinal distribution

application rates according to ASTM D2995, Practice for Determining Application Rate of Bituminous Applicator or other

suitable method. The bituminous fiber applicator shall be equipped, maintained and operated so that the bituminous

materials can be applied at controlled rates from 0.11 l/m2 (0.022 gal/SY) to 2.5 l/m2 (0.56 gal/SY). The fiber is applied at

controlled rates from nominally 30 to 120g/m2 (approximately 1-4 oz/SY). These applications shall be such that a uniform

first layer of asphalt emulsion is applied followed by uniform layer of glass fibers that is chopped in-place and covered

with a uniform second layer of asphalt emulsion.

2. Self-propagated aggregate spreader.

Aggregate spreader shall be a self-propelled unit capable of uniformly spreading the aggregate at the required rate on a

minimum width of 150mm wider than the width of the lane to be treated. The spreader shall meet the approval of the

engineer and be calibrated similar to the test method used in ASTM D2995, within the previous 12 months, for transverse

and longitudinal distribution.

3. Pneumatic tire roller.

The engineer will require a sufficient number of pneumatic tire rollers to permit the initial rolling of the aggregate to occur

within 5 minutes of the application of the fiber reinforced bituminous membrane surface treatment. The pneumatic roller

shall be self-propelled and have oscillating wheels with smooth tread tires and will have a minimum ballasted weight of 9

metric tons or 10 US tons. The tire pressure for all wheels shall be uniform within 2psi. The rollers shall be operated at a

maximum speed of 8 km/h (5mph). To prevent pick-up of the aggregate on the tires, the tires shall be kept moistened with

water mixed with small quantities of detergent or other material approved by the engineer. In no case shall a solvent having

an effect upon the fiber reinforced bituminous membrane surface treatment be used.

4. Static steel-wheel rollers.

Static steel-wheel rollers shall be self-propelled and be either 9 to 11 metric ton tandem thee-axle type or 7 to 9 ton tandem

two-axle type. This shall be used particularly when a SAMI application is specified for the fiber reinforced bituminous

membrane surface treatment following the pneumatic tire roller. The aim is to crush the aggregate and bind the surface

prior to the application of the new overlay.

5. Self-propelled Rotary Power Broom.

A self-propelled rotary power broom shall so be designed, equipped, maintained and operated so that the pavement surface

can be swept clean. The broom shall have an adjustment to control downward pressure. The power broom shall meet the

approval of the engineer. In the case where a SAMI is being overlaid the same or following day then a vacuum sweeper

shall be used only.

C. Determination of the Quantities of Material to be applied: In conjunction with the engineer the contractor will decide

upon the appropriate rates of asphalt emulsion and fiber for and during the job. Typical rates of application for the asphalt

emulsion range from 1.8–2.7 l/m2 (0.4–0.6 gal/SY) and fiber application rates from 30–120 g/m2 (approximately 1–4 oz/SY).

1. For SAM applications the aggregate shall be of the 6mm, 10mm or 12.5mm maximum size and be added at rates as per

conventional chip sealing operations, typically 11–13 kg/m2 (approximately 12–26 lb/SY).

2. For SAMI applications only the 6mm maximum size aggregate is used at typically 6–8 kg/m2 (10–15 lb/SY) to bind in

the surface if it is to be overlaid within a few weeks. Otherwise, higher aggregate application rates are employed and

approved with the local engineer.

D. Preparation of surface: A self-propelled power broom shall be used to clear any loose material from the surface to be

treated immediately prior to the application of the fiber reinforced bituminous membrane surface treatment. Any surface-

defects such as potholes shall be repaired prior to commencement of works. Manhole covers, drop inlets, catch basins, curbs

and any structure within the roadway area shall be protected against the fiber reinforced bituminous membrane surface

treatment. Any cracks greater than ¼” shall be pre-treated with approved hot or cold polymer modified bituminous crack

filler. Information on suitable crack fillers for use in conjunction with the fiber reinforced bituminous membrane surface

treatment can be given by the license holder.

E. Application of the fiber reinforced bituminous membrane surface treatment: Fibers and bituminous materials shall be

applied by means of pressure distributor in a uniform, continuous spread over the section to be treated and within the

temperature range, sandwiching the in-place chopped fibers between the two layers of asphalt emulsion. The quantities of

fibers and bituminous materials shall be decided between the engineer and contractor dependant on the job site. The

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distributor shall be moving forward at the proper application speed at the time the spray bar and fiber chopper bars are

opened. If any skipped areas or deficiencies occur, the operation shall be immediately stopped. Junctions of spreads shall be

carefully made to assure a smooth riding surface and the deficient areas corrected in a manner approved by the engineer.

Overlaps of the membrane shall be made up to 6”.

The fiber reinforced bituminous membrane surface treatment shall not be applied more than 50 meters (150ft) in

advance of the self-propelled chip spreader.

Under no circumstances shall operations proceed in such a manner that the fiber reinforced bituminous membrane

surface treatment will be allowed to chill, set-up, dry or otherwise impair retention of the cover aggregate. Traffic will not

be allowed to run on the unprotected fiber reinforced bituminous membrane surface treatment.

The distributor, when not spreading, shall be parked so that the spray bar or mechanism will not drip on the surface

of the traveled way.

F. Application of the Cover Aggregate: Immediately following the application of the fiber reinforced bituminous membrane

surface treatment, cover aggregate shall be spread at the rate agreed between the engineer and contractor.

Immediately after the cover aggregate is spread, any deficient areas shall be covered by additional material. Pneumatic tire

rolling shall begin immediately. The initial pass shall be completed within 5 minutes of the application of the fiber reinforced

bituminous membrane surface treatment and shall be continued until three complete passes are obtained within 30 minutes of

the application of the fiber reinforced bituminous membrane surface treatment. Pneumatic tire rollers shall come to a

complete stop prior to a change in direction. For overlaps the first pass of aggregate and the space uncovered shall be up to

6”. Upon the return pass, the aggregate coverage shall be complete and over by up to 6” to insure full coverage of the

membrane.

G. Opening to Traffic: “Loose Stone” signs meeting requirements of NYS MUTCD shall be posted at 1.6km (1 mile) intervals

throughout the length of the project. These signs shall be erected before treatment commences and removed after contract is

accepted. Unless otherwise specified, the highway shall be kept open to traffic at all times. Traffic shall be discontinued on

the lane being surface treated and as soon as the final layer is applied and rolled, controlled traffic may be permitted thereon.

Traffic shall be maintained at a speed not to exceed 24km/h (15mph) for a period of four hours after placement of the fiber

reinforced bituminous membrane surface treatment using two-way radio-equipped patrol vehicles in accordance with the

maintenance and protection of traffic details shown on the plans. All patrol vehicles shall be equipped with signs meeting the

requirements of section 254.5 of the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices.

Immediately after completion of the fiber reinforced bituminous membrane surface treatment, the section shall be posted for

speed limit of 48km/h (30mph) for a period of three days. The signs should be posted at 800-meter (0.5 mile) intervals and

signs showing other speed limitations should be covered for this period. All construction signs shall meet the requirements of

the NYSMUTCD.

SECTION-4 METHOD OF MEASUREMENT: Fiber reinforced bituminous membrane surface treatment will be measured by the

number square feet of compacted material in place making no deductions for minor untreated areas such as catch basins and manholes.

SECTION-5 BASIS OF PAYMENT

5.01 Fiber reinforced bituminous membrane surface treatment: The unit price bid per square yard per day, plus the addition of

any items the Agency requires the contractor to furnish. The following items will be performed by the agency, unless otherwise

directed:

A. Manhole covers, water valves, catch basins and other drainage structures shall be clearly referenced for location and

adjustment.

B. Thermoplastic traffic markings shall be removed.

C. All vegetation at the edge of the pavement shall be removed.

D. Compaction with operator.

E. Furnish aggregate delivered to the Chip-Spreader.

F. Furnish Chip-Spreader.

G. Maintenance and protection of traffic.

H. Furnish self propelled Power Broom or Vacuum.

5.02 Price Adjustments: The price escalation clause that applies to CRS-1P/CRS-2P under the liquid portion of this bid shall also

apply to Fiber Reinforced Bituminous Membrane Surface Treatment. The price adjustment per gallon shall be multiplied by a factor of

0.4 to calculate the price adjustment per square yard.

Price adjustments allowed will be based on the November 2025 average FOB terminal price per ton of unmodified PG 64-22 binder

without anti-stripping agent (base average FOB terminal price). The new monthly average terminal price will be determined by the

New York State Department of Transpiration (NYSDOT) based on prices of pre-approved primary sources of performance graded

binder in accordance with NYSDOT Standard Specification. The November 2025 base average is $638.00 per ton.

Formula:

Price Adj. per SY = [(New Avg. FOB Terminal Price – Base Avg. Terminal Price)/235] x Total Allowable Petroleum % x 0.4

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This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.

Bid Number:	2026-04
Bid Title:	Fiber Reinforced Bit. Mem. Surface Treatment 2026 02-20
Category:	Highway Bids
Status:	Open

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