Road Material Source Approval Letter

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Road Material Source Approval Letters of Highway

About the Road material source approval

  • According to CA provisions, the materials used for construction must comply with the specifications and standards.
  • The materials proposed by the concessionaire for construction must have effective working characteristics. And those material test results align with industry-accepted standards. As stipulated by the respective codes and guides.
  • The independent engineer has to review a copy of the tests conducted. The results obtained need to meet the standard criteria of the following
  1. The processes at each level,
  2. The frequency required,
  3. The test results meet the standard criteria.
  • The concessionaire has to carry out the necessary tests as per standards and specifications. Also, more tests will be specified by the independent engineer from time to time. This falls under the Good Industry Practices for quality assurance.

Road Material Source Approval Letter-1:

Submission of Road Marking Material for Review and Approval—Reg.

The following is a sample draft letter format. This format is intended for submitting road marking materials for review and approval. And adoption for highway construction works.

To

The Authority/IE/AE/PMC,

Subject: Submission of road marking material for review and approval—Reg.

Dear sir,

With reference to the above subject, we are herewith submitting the road marking material for your review and approval.

[Yours,]

[Insert the name of the authorized person].

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Road Material Source Approval Letter: 2,

Provisional Approval of Road Marking Materials

The following draft letter is about the issue of preliminary source approval of road marking material. These materials include thermoplastic road marking and glass beads. The concessionaire proposed and submitted these items to an engineer for approval.

Road Material Source Approval letter

Image showing the draft of the provisional source approval letter

To

The Concessionaire,

Subject: Provisional Approval of Thermoplastic Road Marking Material and Glass Beads—Reg.

Dear sir

This has reference to the above subject and the reference cited above (request for source approval). It is to inform you that we have reviewed the material test results of thermoplastic pavement marking material and glass beads material. Both results seem to be in order. And, having examined the qualifications of the agency, M/s XXXXX pvt. ltd., that you submitted for pavement marking work, we found no objections.

We grant provisional source approval for thermoplastic road markings. Pavement marking material and glass beads will undergo joint sampling. Any independent laboratory with NABL approval must test it at the site, as per MoRT&H clause 803. This will be mandatory before use.

Furthermore, we will conduct a trial stretch. We will grant final approval only after verifying satisfactory results.

Thank you for ensuring our best services.

[Yours,]

[Insert the name of the authorized person].

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Road Material Source Approval Letter: 3

Submission of CRMB-60 bitumen for review and source approval -Reg.

It’s about submitting the CRMB-60 bitumen (from X Petroleum Corporation Ltd.) for independent engineering review and approval. The submission process is similar to the one described in Letter 1 above, which pertains to the submission of road marking material for review and approval. You can write a letter using slight modifications, such as time frames and titles, which may apply.

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Road Material Source Approval Letter: 3A

Provisional Source Approval of CRMB-60 Bitumen from XXXX Petroleum Corporation Ltd.-reg

The following sample draft letter is about the issue of preliminary source approval with conditions.

To

The Concessionaire,

Subject: Provisional source approval of CRMB-60 bitumen subject to conditions (Reg.

Dear sir,

W.r.t the subject and reference cited letter (request for source approval). This is to inform you that we have reviewed the company profile and credentials of XXXX Petroleum Corporation Ltd. for bituminous works, and the same appears to be in order. We grant provisional source approval for the material with the following conditions:

  • The bituminous material will be sampled in a joint manner. It will be tested at any NABL-approved independent laboratory.
  • Furthermore, we will conduct a trial stretch. We will grant final approval only after verifying satisfactory results.

Thank you while ensuring our best services.

[Yours,]

[Insert the name of the authorized person].

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Highway Material Source Approval Letter: 4

Seeking or requesting more information to process the request for Material Source Approval

The following is a sample letter format for seeking or requesting extra information. Request from the concessionaire to process the request for Material Source Approval.

To

The Concessionaire,

Subject: Requesting additional information for review Approval—Reg.

Dear sir,

This pertains to the previously mentioned topic: The approval of the source material. To proceed with the process, please provide the following information:

The extra information required is as follows:

  • Credential/Profile of the Company,
  • List of clients and customers,
  • The client may seek approval from the state government or the National Highway Authority.
  • In-house quality control facility,
  • And production capacity, etc.

We further invite your attention to Clause 8.1 of Section 8 “Materials” of the IRC SP 84.

  • The IRC’s general conditions for specified and unspecified material
  • All materials used in work must conform to the requirements laid down for relevant items in the IRC/MORTH specifications. unless otherwise specified in this section.
  • If the concessionaire chooses to use materials that are not included in the IRC/MORTH specifications,
  • They must adhere to either relevant Indian standards or international standards.
  • The use of proprietary products in comparable international road and bridge projects, along with authenticated licensing arrangements with the manufacturer, must prove their validity.
  • For this reason, the concessionaire shall identify the proposed sources of materials and submit the proposal prior to or before delivery.
  • But if it turns out that the suggested supply sources fail to deliver consistent and satisfactory results at any stage of the project, the concessionaire shall procure acceptable materials that conform to the specifications from other sources.
  • When dealing with manufactured items, the concessionaire is required to provide details about the product, process, or system, which may include, but are not limited to:
  • Please provide the name of the manufacturer, as well as the name of the product, process, or system.
  • The general features of the product, process, or system, along with the specifications and standards adopted for them, are important to consider.
  • Authenticated copies of the license or agreement
  • Projects showcasing the successful application of the product, process, or system;
  • Limitations, if any:
  • Also, acceptance tests and criteria;
  • Additionally, we will discuss the installation and maintenance procedures and schedule.
  • Moreover, there is a performance warranty.

Thank you for ensuring our best services.

[Yours,]

[Insert the name of the authorized person].

Road Material source approval letter

Image showing the additional information request

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Highway Material Source Approval Letter: 5

Observations and comments on the results of third-party tests are provided.

The following is a sample draft letter format of observations and comments on 3rd party test results. for thermoplastic paints and glass beads. The concessionaire has submitted the road marking material for construction work for review and approval.

To

The Concessionaire,

Subject: Observations and comments on third-party test results related to thermoplastic paints and glass beads—Reg.

Dear sir,

We reviewed the third-party test results for thermoplastic paints and glass beads as sent by the concessionaire. The provided documents did not include testing for the following parameters:

For glass beads:

There was no refractive index test, which should not be less than 1.50 according to Clause 803.4.3.3 (C) of the Mort&H specifications.

For thermoplastic paints:

  • Test for skid Resistance has not been done (as per Clause 803.4.2.2, ii (c), it should not be less than 45 as per BS 6044).
  • Test for the yellowness index has not been done (as per Clause 803.4.2.2, ii (g), it should not be more than 0.12 as per AASHTO M 249).

Please send us the test results for the aforementioned parameters at this time so we can give our final approval.

Thank you while ensuring our best services.

[Yours,]

[Insert the name of the authorized person].

Letter 5A: Later on, the test results are submitted.

The test results of thermoplastic paints and glass beads, as submitted, have been reviewed. We found the test results satisfactory, confirming that they meet the MORT&H and AASHTO standards and specifications. Thus, we hereby grant approval for the product’s use.

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Also Read the procedure for borrower area approval.

You can find various sample draft formats for highway operation and maintenance.

Additionally, you can find various sample draft formats for highway construction.

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