WHAT IS A PAVEMENT-RELATED NSSP? There are three types of pavement-related NSSP that require approval from the SPE, specifically: 1. Edited Pavement-Related SSP Generally, these are existing pavement-related SSPs that are altered to fit the needs of a specific project. Examples of edited pavement-related SSPs include but are not limited to changes to: Material requirements. Installation methods. Workmanship requirements. Testing methods and procedures. Payment and measurement clauses. Allowance of new products or proprietary products to be used. Quality control/quality assurance (QC/QA) or warranty requirements. Modifications that do not require approval include: Elimination of text not relevant to the project pursuant to the Section 6.8 "Standard Special Provisions." Changes that are allowed in the instructions for the SSP. 2. New Pavement-Related SSP These are newly developed pavement-related SSPs. They could be written to involve a specially developed pay item, use a new product, or better define an element of the project. 3. Pavement-Related Pilot SSP Typically, these are previously written pavement-related specifications that are being tested before being made standard. In some instances, they may be specifically developed for a project. They may involve new products, construction practices, or alternate methods of payment. If a pavement-related pilot specifications is used, an evaluation report may be required in order to evaluate its effectiveness. HOW IS APPROVAL FOR A PAVEMENT-RELATED NSSP REQUESTED? To obtain approval for a pavement-related NSSP, please complete the following steps: 1. Prepare a draft version of the proposed pavement-related NSSP that addresses the need, meets the Department's formatting requirements for SPs (see the Section 6, "Specification Preparation"), and complies with State and federal legal requirements (e.g., proprietary items).
WHAT IS A PAVEMENT-RELATED NSSP? There are three types of pavement-related NSSP that require approval from the SPE, specifically: 1. Edited Pavement-Related SSP Generally, these are existing pavement-related SSPs that are altered to fit the needs of a specific project. Examples of edited pavement-related SSPs include but are not limited to changes to: Material requirements. Installation methods. Workmanship requirements. Testing methods and procedures. Payment and measurement clauses. Allowance of new products or proprietary products to be used. Quality control/quality assurance (QC/QA) or warranty requirements. Modifications that do not require approval include: Elimination of text not relevant to the project pursuant to the Section 6.8 "Standard Special Provisions." Changes that are allowed in the instructions for the SSP. 2. New Pavement-Related SSP These are newly developed pavement-related SSPs. They could be written to involve a specially developed pay item, use a new product, or better define an element of the project. 3. Pavement-Related Pilot SSP Typically, these are previously written pavement-related specifications that are being tested before being made standard. In some instances, they may be specifically developed for a project. They may involve new products, construction practices, or alternate methods of payment. If a pavement-related pilot specifications is used, an evaluation report may be required in order to evaluate its effectiveness. HOW IS APPROVAL FOR A PAVEMENT-RELATED NSSP REQUESTED? To obtain approval for a pavement-related NSSP, please complete the following steps: 1. Prepare a draft version of the proposed pavement-related NSSP that addresses the need, meets the Department's formatting requirements for SPs (see the Section 6, "Specification Preparation"), and complies with State and federal legal requirements (e.g., proprietary items).
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