#02-07.26 Asphalt Crack Filling, Sealing, and Parking Lot Line Painting RFP - Addendum #3

#02-07.26
Asphalt Crack Filling, Sealing, and
Parking Lot Line Painting
Addendum #3
ADDENDUM #3 The plans and specifications are modified, corrected,
augmented or supplemented as follows and this Addendum #1 is hereby
made a part of the RFP documents. Vendor shall note on the form below that
this Addendum #3 has been received and include the completed form in
the submitted proposal.
CLARIFICATION: Monroe County Community College is not considering this project a
Construction Project based on the following criteria and will not require a Bid Bond or a
Performance Bond.
Asphalt sealing - such as sealcoating or crack sealing - is not typically classified as a
full-scale construction project in the traditional sense, but it does involve construction-
like activities and can be considered a pavement maintenance or repair operation.
Why it's not full construction
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#02-07.26 - Asphalt Crack Filling, Sealing, and Parking Lot Line Painting RFP Addendum #3
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Full construction projects usually involve creating new structures, infrastructure, or major
pavement layers (like milling and resurfacing). Asphalt sealing is a preventative
maintenance measure that applies a protective layer over an existing surface to
extend its life. It does not add new structural capacity or change the pavement's
thickness.
Why it has construction-like elements
Despite being maintenance, asphalt sealing follows construction procedures:
* Surface preparation: cleaning, crack filling, and milling if needed.
* Material application: using specialized sealants or emulsions in a controlled
process.
* Quality control: ensuring even coverage, proper curing, and meeting
performance standards.
* Regulatory compliance: in public or highway contexts, it follows manuals like the
FHWA's Materials and Procedures for Sealing and Filling Cracks in Asphalt-
Surfaced Pavements.
Accounting and project classification
From a business or government project standpoint:
* Routine sealing (e.g., every 3-5 years) is generally maintenance capital
expenditure if it extends the life of an asset beyond one year
* Major sealing projects (e.g., large-scale public road sealing) may be treated
as capital improvement projects if they are part of a long-term infrastructure
plan.
* Minor repairs (like patching small cracks) are often expensed as maintenance
costs.
Asphalt sealing is not a traditional construction project, but it does involve construction
methods and can be part of a larger pavement maintenance or capital improvement
program. Whether it's classified as construction depends on the scale, purpose, and
context - routine sealing is maintenance, while large-scale or public infrastructure
sealing can be considered a construction or capital project.
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AMENDED VENDOR'S BID:
I/We have read and understand the bidding requirements. All labor, materials, services
and equipment necessary for completion of the work shown on the drawings and in the
specifications.
Date: ____________________ Acknowledgement of Addendum #3: _______________
Representative Name (please print): ________________________________________
Representative Signature: __________________________________________________
Company Name: __________________________________________________________
Phone Number: ___________________________________________________________
Email Address____________________________________________________________
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