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DMS - 8220 HOT APPLIED THERMOPLASTIC

EFFECTIVE DATE: JANUARY 2012

8220.1. Description. This Specification governs for the materials, composition, quality,sampling, and testing of thermoplastic and materials utilized in its application to the roadwaysurface.

8220.2. Units of Measurements. The values given in parentheses (if provided) are not standardand may not be exact mathematical conversions. Use each system of units separately. Combiningvalues from the two systems may result in nonconformance with the standard.

8220.3. Material Producer List. The Materials and Pavements Section of the ConstructionDivision (CST/M&P) maintains the Material Producer List (MPL) of all materials that havedemonstrated the ability to conform to the requirements of this Specification. Materialsappearing on the MPL, entitled “Thermoplastic Pavement Marking Materials,” require no furthertesting, unless deemed necessary by the Project Engineer or CST/M&P.

8220.4. Bidders’ and Suppliers’ Requirements. The Department will only purchase or allowon projects those products listed by manufacturer and product code or designation shown on theMPL.

8220.5. Pre-Qualification Procedure.A. Pre-Qualification Request. Prospective producers interested in submitting their productfor evaluation must submit a written request to the Texas Department of Transportation,Construction Division, Materials and Pavements Section (CP-51), 125 East 11th Street,Austin, Texas 78701-2483.

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