Title
Pavement Rejuvenator Demonstration/Test - Proposal
History
As a continuing effort to evaluate effective ways to extend the quality of pavement conditions on Village streets, staff has investigated the use of Pavement Rejuvenators. Rejuvenator type products are applied to asphalt streets to seal the pavement surface, and restore original asphalt properties lost as a result of oxidation. Pavement rejuvenator applications are applied prior to visible failures in the street. Preventative treatments have been recommended by our pavement management consultant, Applied Research Associates (ARA). Working with pavement rejuvenator contractors, staff has identified the Sterling Ridge subdivision as an ideal candidate for these demonstration treatments.
In order to make a more informed decision on which product to use, ARA has also recommended using a couple of products on select sections of pavement to determine which product produces the most favorable results. Proposals were received from two separate pavement rejuvenator companies. Two sections of the Sterling Ridge subdivision were identified as demonstration areas with approximately 4,400 square yards for each section. A "control" section will remain untreated between the areas.
One of the products being sampled this year is Reclamite®, sold and installed by Corrective Asphalt Materials Inc. from South Roxana, Illinois. Reclamite is one of the most popular pavement rejuvenator products used in the Chicago area. It is a petroleum based emulsion that is applied by truck and covered with a thin layer of sand to prevent tracking. The street is swept the following day to remove any loose sand. The cost of this product is $3,784 for the intended coverage area (4,300 sq. yds.) on the north side of the subdivision.
The second demonstration product, Biorestor®, will be applied by Denler, Inc. from Mokena, Illinois. This product is made from “100% agricultural oils” and is also applied by truck but does not require a sand surface topping. Instead, vehicular traffic is prohibited for approximately two hours after application. The proposal for this product is $6,610.23 covering 4,500 sq. yds. by the south side of the subdivision.
On August 4, 2014, this item was reviewed by the Public Works Committee, recommended for approval and referred to the Village Board of Trustees for consideration.
Financial Impact
There is sufficient funding in the FY14 Road Improvement Program (account 054-0000-471250) to accommodate the demonstration projects.
Recommended Action/Motion
I move to approve to accept the proposal from Denler, Inc. of Mokena, Illinois for a pavement rejuvenator demonstration project for an amount not to exceed $6,610.23.