NIGP 75592: Thermometers, Pavement and Thermoplastic

NIGP 75592 Thermometers, Pavement and Thermoplastic, an Item code, encompasses the procurement of thermoplastic pavement marking raw materials and installation services that state and local governments buy to maintain roadway visibility and traffic control across their transportation networks. Recent solicitations show state and local buyers purchasing thermoplastic compounds in granular or pelletized form for molten application, finished thermoplastic striping and markings applied to pavements, raised pavement markers, and related application services including removal of existing markings and installation of new markings to MUTCD and state standards. Issuing bodies soliciting under this code span city public works departments (Phoenix, Napa, Savannah), county boards of commissioners and supervisors (Santa Clara, Douglas, Bryan, Harrison, Boulder, Fort Bend, Brevard), and specialized state agencies including Oregon Military Department and Oregon Department of Transportation. Cities and counties dominate the recent activity; Santa Clara County appears as a repeat buyer across multiple pavement striping and marking projects posted between February and May 2026. The geographic spread includes Western states (Arizona, California, Colorado, Oregon), Southern states (Georgia, Mississippi, Texas, Florida), and appears concentrated in jurisdictions managing extensive road networks requiring ongoing pavement marking maintenance.

Representative recent opportunities include the City of Phoenix IFB 260348, posted July 17, 2026, soliciting thermoplastic pavement marking raw material in granular form with specified binder, reflective glass sphere, and pigment composition requirements, delivery to commence February 15, 2027 on a five-year firm fixed-price contract with post-year-one price adjustments permitted; Douglas County Board of Commissioners ITB 26-015, posted May 11, 2026, with bids due June 16, 2026, for approximately 11.4 miles of roadway striping and 5,440 raised pavement markers with GDOT pre-qualification required for all bidders and subcontractors, running July through December 2026 and January through December 2027 with three additional one-year renewal options; and Boulder County Public Works BID-275-26, posted April 14, 2026, with bids due April 30, 2026, for removal of existing markings and application of 6-inch epoxy striping across approximately 55.99 miles of roadways with 25 working day completion timeline and specialized truck equipment meeting NCHRP 350 standards required. Fort Bend County IFB B26-038, posted February 6, 2026, with bids due February 24, 2026, sought unit-priced thermoplastic coating services including grinding, primer application, stripe and marker installation across multiple widths and configurations on a term contract through March 2027 renewable annually through 2031.