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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 2026

1. SCOPE OF WORK

The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, supervision, and traffic control necessary to perform

Traffic Striping and Pavement Markings on County Roadways on an as-need basis.

Work Includes, but not limited to:

• Longitudinal striping (centerlines, edge lines, lane lines)

• Stop bars and crosswalks

• Removal of existing striping

• Raised pavement markers (if needed)

• Symbols and Legends

• Thermoplastic pavement markings

• Furnishing and maintenance of traffic control device necessary to safely perform work

All work shall conform to:

• NJDOT Standard Specification (Latest Edition)

• NJDOT Roadway Design Manual (RDM)

• Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD)

• Applicable County Standards

2. CONTRACT TYPE

This Contract shall be an as-need, unit price contract. Quantities are estimated for bidding purposes only and are not guaranteed. The County makes no representation as to the actual quantities that may be required. The County is not obligated to order any minimum amount under this contract. The County shall reserve the right to order more or less than the estimated quantities, or no quantities at all, depending upon operational needs and available funding.

This Contract is intended to function as an as-needed unit-price public works maintenance and roadway striping services contract.

3. ESTIMATED QUANTITIES

The following estimated quantities are provided for bidding purposes only and are not guaranteed. The County shall not be bound to any minimum or maximum quantities under this Contract.

Traffic Striping on Roadways

• 4” Epoxy Traffic Striping: approximately 2,000,000 Linear Feet (LF) annually

• 6” Epoxy Edge Line Striping: approximately 500,000 Linear Feet (LF) annually

• Thermoplastic Traffic Markings/Symbols: approximately 10,000 Square Feet (SF) annually TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS p. 1 of 6

For any work funded in whole or in part through NJDOT Local Aid, State Aid, Federal Aid, or other transportation grant funding programs, the Contractor shall comply with all applicable NJDOT Standard Specifications, Supplemental Specifications, Special Provisions, State Aid requirements, Federal Aid requirements, and prevailing wage requirements applicable to that specific project.

The County reserves the right to issue project-specific supplemental requirements, specifications, or NJDOT special provisions at the time individual work assignments or purchase orders are issued.

The Contractor shall match existing pavement markings unless otherwise directed by the County.

Removal of Existing Traffic Striping

• Existing Line Removal: approximately 20,000 Linear Feet (LF) annually

4. AUTHORIZATION OF WORK

No work shall be performed without a valid Purchase Order issued by the County. The County shall not be responsible for payment of any work performed without proper authorization.

No work shall commence without a County Inspector present.

5. CONTRACTOR’S RESPONSIBILITY

The Contractor shall provide sufficient personnel, equipment, and resources to perform the work and meet all required schedules.

The County shall reserve the right to require proof of staffing levels, equipment availability, production capability, and overall capacity at any time during the contract term.

The Contractor shall maintain sufficient staffing and equipment to perform multiple roadway striping operations simultaneously, if required by the County.

6. SCHEDULING AND PERFORMANCE

The Contractor shall coordinate all work with the County and shall perform work in accordance with schedules established by the County.

Work shall be completed within the timeframes specified in each work order as otherwise directed by the County.

Work shall be performed during regular working hours unless otherwise authorized by the County. No additional compensation shall be provided for overtime work unless expressly approved in advance by the County.

The Contractor shall perform all work in a manner that minimizes disruption to traffic and inconvenience to the public.

Failure to meet required schedules may result in cancellation of work orders, procurement from alternate sources, termination of the Contract, and/or assessment of damages incurred by the County.

The Contractor shall notify the County a minimum of forty-eight (48) hours prior to commencing scheduled work unless otherwise directed by the County.

7. MATERIALS

a. Latex Traffic Paint

i. Waterborne traffic paint

ii. NJDOT Compliant

iii. White and Yellow, as directed

b. Epoxy Striping

i. Two-component epoxy system

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ii. High-durability applications

c. Thermoplastic

i. Long-life thermoplastic

ii. Extruded or spray-applied

iii. Thickness per NJDOT

d. Glass Beads

i. AASHTO M247 Compliant

ii. Uniform application for reflectivity

All materials shall meet or exceed NJDOT, AASHTO, ASTM, and MUTCD requirements.

8. CERTIFICATION OF MATERIALS

The Contractor shall provide Certificates of Compliance for all materials used under this Contract.

The County shall reserve the right to sample and test materials at any time. Materials found not to be in compliance with Contract requirements shall be rejected and replaced at the cost of the Contractor.

The acceptability of all materials and work shall be determined solely by the County. The County’s decision shall be final.

9. APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

a. Surface Prep

i. Clean, dry, debris-free surface

ii. No application during adverse weather conditions

b. Striping Widths

i. 4”, 6”, 8”, and multiples of 4”

ii. Final widths shall be directed by the County

c. Symbols/Markings

i. Shall be installed per MUTCD regulations

ii. Measured by Square Foot (sf)

No striping or pavement marking work shall be performed when weather or pavement conditions are unsuitable for proper adhesion or curing of materials. The County shall reserve the right to suspend operations due to weather or pavement conditions.

10. TRAFFIC CONTROL

The Contractor shall be responsible for all traffic control necessary to perform the Work in accordance with MUTCD and NJDOT requirements.

All traffic control, signage, lane closures, flagging, warning devices, and related safety measures shall be included in the unit prices bid.

The Contractor shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and local safety requirements.

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11. SAFETY ENFORCEMENT

The County shall reserve the right to suspend work for unsafe operations.

No additional compensation or contract time shall be granted for any suspension resulting from unsafe conditions or Contractor noncompliance.

12. REMOVAL OF EXISTING STRIPING

a. Removal shall be done via grinding, blasting, or County approved method.

b. Surface shall be left smooth with minimal ghosting

13. RAISED PAVEMENT MARKERS

a. Furnish and install where directed

b. Typical use; hydrant locations

14. MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

a. Linear Foot (LF) – Striping, Stop Bars, Crosswalk Lines

b. Square Foot (SF) – Symbols and Legends

c. Each (EA) – Raised Pavement Markers

Payment shall be made at the unit prices bid, which shall include all labor, materials, equipment, traffic control, and incidentals necessary to complete the work.

15. REJECTION OF WORK

The County shall reserve the right to reject any materials or work that do not conform to the requirements of the Contract Documents.

Rejected work or materials shall be corrected, removed, and replaced by the Contractor at no additional cost to the County.

16. FIRM PRICING

All prices shall remain firm for the full term of the Contract with no exceptions.

No fuel surcharges, delivery charges, mobilization charges, escalation costs, or additional fees shall be permitted unless expressly authorized in writing by the County.

17. PREVAILING WAGE

The Contractor shall comply with all provisions of the New Jersey Prevailing Wage Act, N.J.S.A.

34:11-56.25 et seq., where applicable.

18. CONTRACT PERIOD

The Contract resulting from this proposal will be in effect from date of Contract award, or date indicated on Contract award, for a twelve (12) month consecutive period, with the County reserving the right to renew for one (1) additional and consecutive one (1) year period at the rates submitted in the Proposal.

19. CONTRACT AWARD

Award shall be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based upon the total extended price for Categories A, B, and C utilizing the estimated quantities provided in the bid

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20. CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE

Respondent’s Insurance Requirements: The successful Respondent shall procure and maintain, at its own expense, for the duration of the Contract the following minimum levels of insurance:

The successful Respondent shall continuously maintain insurance or other security for adequate protection for all work from liability and shall protect the County for damages, liability or loss arising in connection with the contract. The successful Respondent shall ensure coverage for damages, liability or loss arising in connection with the contract and services:

1. WORKER'S COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYER'S LIABILITY INSURANCE with limits of not less than $1,000,000.00 shall be maintained in full force during the life of this contract by the successful Respondent covering all employees engaged in performance of this contract pursuant to N.J.S.A. 34:15-12(a) and N.J.A.C. 12-235-1.6

2. GENERAL LIABILITY INSURANCE with limits of not less than $1,000,000.00 for Bodily Injury and Property Damage Liability each occurrence and $3,000,000.00 General Aggregate shall be maintained in full force during the life of the contract by the successful Respondent. The policy shall include successful Respondent's protective liability insurance (which protects against liability for injury or damage caused by independent contractors doing work on his behalf) with the same limits. The successful Respondent shall be responsible for securing and maintaining certificates from all sub-contractors used in relation to this contract. These shall be supplied to the County upon request. In the event more than one insured is named in the policy, a CROSS LIABILITY endorsement shall be included which provides that the employees of each of the named insureds are not excluded under the policy as respect to claims that are made against the other named insured.

3. AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY INSURANCE with limits of not less than $3,000,000.00 Liability and Property Damage Liability Combined Single Limit, $1,000,000.00 Uninsured Motorist and Underinsured Motorist, $3,000,000.00 Owned, Hired and Non-owned Automobile, shall be maintained in full force during the life of this contract by the successful Respondent.

4. UMBRELLA LIABILITY INSURANCE may be used to support the required limits as long as the County is provided in writing that the coverage shall apply over the underlying policy.

5. PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY INSURANCE with the limits of not less than $2,000,000.00 maintained in full force during the life of the contract by the respondent, if applicable.

The insurance policies shall be provided by insurance companies authorized to do business in the State of New Jersey.

All insurance required herein shall be maintained in full force and effect during the term of the successful Respondent’s Contract with the County and shall constitute primary coverage over any other applicable insurance.

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The County may from time to time dependent on the “scope” of services require coverage, limits and conditions unique to the type of work, scope and size of the contract. Approval and terms shall be reviewed/proposed by the County Risk Manager and the Administration.

The successful Respondent shall furnish a Certificate or Certificates of Insurance in compliance with these requirements and upon request a certified copy of each policy to the County, including the provisions establishing premiums. All insurance policies required hereunder shall include an endorsement naming the County and its officers, agents, engineer, attorney, employees, and servants as additional insured’s, which insurance shall provide primary and non-contributory insurance coverage to the County of Sussex, its departments, agencies, boards, commissions, officers, agents, servants, administrators and employees.

In addition, the additional insurance shall include but not be limited to coverage for the additional insured for bodily or personal injury, property damage or other loss for which the successful Respondent’s insurance policy provides coverage for the successful Respondent’s work and for coverage, which is included in the successful Respondent’s “products-completed operations hazard” coverage. An endorsement shall be provided that the policies shall not be changed or canceled prior to thirty (30) days after written notice has been provided by the insurance carrier directly to the County.

During the term of its Contract with the County, the successful Respondent shall be obligated to renew each and every insurance policy which may expire and provide updated renewal insurance certificates. In cases where a required insurance policy is cancelled or terminated during its term, the successful Respondent shall immediately procure insurance to replace such policy(ies) and shall immediately provide all insurance information required by the County as proof that the cancelled or terminated policy has been restored or replaced. In the event the successful Respondent fails or refuses to renew its insurance policies, or the coverage is canceled, terminated, or modified so that the insurance does not meet the requirements of the successful Respondent’s Contract with the County, such failure shall constitute default of the successful Respondent’s Contract with the County.

Insurance coverage having policy limits in the amounts required by the County shall not be construed to relieve the successful Respondent from liability in excess of such coverage, nor shall it preclude the County from taking such other actions as are available to it under the provisions of this Contract or otherwise in the law.

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