OP-01Define patching and repair boundaries
“Define patching and repair boundaries” needs a distinct entry for patching repair boundaries in the method matrix file. For patching repair boundaries, number every distress area. Within patching repair boundaries, photograph boundaries and nearby drainage. Regarding patching repair boundaries, map earlier repairs. While reviewing patching repair boundaries, compare localized and widespread. Before closing patching repair boundaries, state what investigation supports the limit. Connect patching repair boundaries to the affected proposal line. Keep patching repair boundaries dates and locations together. Classify patching repair boundaries as observed or unresolved. Verify patching repair boundaries before dependent work. Retain patching repair boundaries revisions in method matrix.
Record milling and elevation assumptions
“Record milling and elevation assumptions” needs a distinct entry for milling elevation assumptions in the method matrix file. For milling elevation assumptions, state the removal depth. Within milling elevation assumptions, list preparation and base assumptions. Regarding milling elevation assumptions, separate quantities from allowances. While reviewing milling elevation assumptions, set hold points before concealment. Before closing milling elevation assumptions, retain compaction or quality evidence. Connect milling elevation assumptions to the affected proposal line. Keep milling elevation assumptions dates and locations together. Classify milling elevation assumptions as observed or unresolved. Verify milling elevation assumptions before dependent work. Retain milling elevation assumptions revisions in method matrix.
Ask what evidence supports an overlay
“Ask what evidence supports an overlay” needs a distinct entry for evidence supports overlay in the method matrix file. For evidence supports overlay, place on a measured sketch. Within evidence supports overlay, connect to observed pavement conditions. Regarding evidence supports overlay, give bidders identical information. While reviewing evidence supports overlay, request quantities, methods, and exclusions. Before closing evidence supports overlay, retain verification through closeout. Connect evidence supports overlay to the affected proposal line. Keep evidence supports overlay dates and locations together. Classify evidence supports overlay as observed or unresolved. Verify evidence supports overlay before dependent work. Retain evidence supports overlay revisions in method matrix.
Identify base-failure indicators for review
“Identify base-failure indicators for review” needs a distinct entry for base-failure indicators review in the method matrix file. For base-failure indicators review, state the removal depth. Within base-failure indicators review, list preparation and base assumptions. Regarding base-failure indicators review, separate quantities from allowances. While reviewing base-failure indicators review, set hold points before concealment. Before closing base-failure indicators review, retain compaction or quality evidence. Connect base-failure indicators review to the affected proposal line. Keep base-failure indicators review dates and locations together. Classify base-failure indicators review as observed or unresolved. Verify base-failure indicators review before dependent work. Retain base-failure indicators review revisions in method matrix.
Compare full-depth removal limits
“Compare full-depth removal limits” needs a distinct entry for full-depth removal limits in the method matrix file. For full-depth removal limits, place on a measured sketch. Within full-depth removal limits, connect to observed pavement conditions. Regarding full-depth removal limits, give bidders identical information. While reviewing full-depth removal limits, request quantities, methods, and exclusions. Before closing full-depth removal limits, retain verification through closeout. Connect full-depth removal limits to the affected proposal line. Keep full-depth removal limits dates and locations together. Classify full-depth removal limits as observed or unresolved. Verify full-depth removal limits before dependent work. Retain full-depth removal limits revisions in method matrix.
Protect drains, utilities and transitions
“Protect drains, utilities and transitions” needs a distinct entry for drains utilities transitions in the method matrix file. For drains utilities transitions, map high and low points. Within drains utilities transitions, photograph during representative rainfall. Regarding drains utilities transitions, trace outlets and edge discharge. While reviewing drains utilities transitions, separate investigation from construction details. Before closing drains utilities transitions, assign design responsibility in writing. Connect drains utilities transitions to the affected proposal line. Keep drains utilities transitions dates and locations together. Classify drains utilities transitions as observed or unresolved. Verify drains utilities transitions before dependent work. Retain drains utilities transitions revisions in method matrix.
Separate lifecycle assumptions from guarantees
“Separate lifecycle assumptions from guarantees” needs a distinct entry for lifecycle assumptions guarantees in the method matrix file. For lifecycle assumptions guarantees, place on a measured sketch. Within lifecycle assumptions guarantees, connect to observed pavement conditions. Regarding lifecycle assumptions guarantees, give bidders identical information. While reviewing lifecycle assumptions guarantees, request quantities, methods, and exclusions. Before closing lifecycle assumptions guarantees, retain verification through closeout. Connect lifecycle assumptions guarantees to the affected proposal line. Keep lifecycle assumptions guarantees dates and locations together. Classify lifecycle assumptions guarantees as observed or unresolved. Verify lifecycle assumptions guarantees before dependent work. Retain lifecycle assumptions guarantees revisions in method matrix.
Expose excluded drainage or design work
“Expose excluded drainage or design work” needs a distinct entry for excluded drainage design work in the method matrix file. For excluded drainage design work, map high and low points. Within excluded drainage design work, photograph during representative rainfall. Regarding excluded drainage design work, trace outlets and edge discharge. While reviewing excluded drainage design work, separate investigation from construction details. Before closing excluded drainage design work, assign design responsibility in writing. Connect excluded drainage design work to the affected proposal line. Keep excluded drainage design work dates and locations together. Classify excluded drainage design work as observed or unresolved. Verify excluded drainage design work before dependent work. Retain excluded drainage design work revisions in method matrix.
Require a changed-condition process
“Require a changed-condition process” needs a distinct entry for changed-condition process in the method matrix file. For changed-condition process, issue identical facts to bidders. Within changed-condition process, normalize quantities and terminology. Regarding changed-condition process, separate fixed work from allowances. While reviewing changed-condition process, define change authorization in writing. Before closing changed-condition process, retain completion and maintenance records. Connect changed-condition process to the affected proposal line. Keep changed-condition process dates and locations together. Classify changed-condition process as observed or unresolved. Verify changed-condition process before dependent work. Retain changed-condition process revisions in method matrix.