Common use of MATERIALS AND TESTS Clause in Contracts

MATERIALS AND TESTS. The quality of materials on the project and tests performed must conform to all applicable ASTM and AASHTO Standard Specifications for Transportation Materials and Methods of Sampling and Testing, most current edition. Asphalt and concrete mix designs shall meet TDOT specifications. Asphalt and concrete mix designs shall be approved by Headquarters Materials and Tests as outlined in the TDOT Standard Specifications 501 Portland Cement Concrete Pavement and SOP 3-4 (Asphalt). All materials used on the project must have test reports, material certifications and/or field testing by certified personnel to document that the material meets appropriate specifications. Testing shall be in accordance with a FHWA approved testing program which includes procedures for the sampling, testing and acceptance of materials and products. The source for each type of material must be on TDOT’s Qualified Product List or Producer Supply List.