Common use of Sand Clause in Contracts

Sand. The contractor must include a current year's sieve analysis of both the local material (if applicable) and the imported sand/or equivalent used to manufacture the final product with this tender. The source of each material used to manufacture the blended sand must be noted on the corresponding sieve analysis chart and identified. Blend site locations for blended local sand and /or method of transportation for imported material must be delivered to the Department within seven (7) days of being awarded the contract. The Contractor may supply different materials (local or import) and methods of transportation (truck or barge/ship) to each of the individual sandpile sites in the contract. The final gradation shall meet the Department's specifications for winter sand, a copy of which is included in this contract. If local sand is being used the blend amounts will be determined by the Department to meet these specifications. No blending of materials can take place without personnel from the Highway Materials Lab Division of the Department of Transportation, Infrastructure and Energy on site. The final product shall not contain more than 6.0% moisture content, when tested in accordance with ASDM C566, when delivered to the designated stockpile sites in the contract. Adjustment in quantities will be corrected for sand delivered in excess of 6% and will be reflected in quantities paid.