The County of Butte - Public Works issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Almond Avenue Road Surface Friction Test. The project involves conducting a test to determine the coefficient of friction of the existing pavement on Almond Avenue in Oroville, California. The test is intended to help the County understand the role of road surface friction in accidents on the road. The RFP includes requirements for the test method, reporting, and delivery of results.
• The project location is Almond Avenue in Oroville, California.
• The project involves conducting a friction test on the existing pavement.
• The test method must be approved by the California Test Methods (CTM) or ASTM.
• The firm selected for the project must prepare a report detailing the tests performed, location of tests, results of tests, and any related data.
• The County will consider alternative approaches for conducting the test.