2026 Painted Roadway Traffic Markings

The Town of West Springfield, Massachusetts Department of Public Works is requesting sealed bids on painted roadway traffic markings services under IFB #27-0001, with bids due July 27, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. and written questions due July 16, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.

The scope encompasses removal of existing pavement markings (28,000 linear feet of striped lines and 250 square feet of stenciled legends/arrows), application of 225,000 linear feet of 4-inch reflectorized white lines, 180,000 linear feet of 4-inch double reflectorized yellow lines, 40,000 linear feet of parking lot white lines, and epoxy-based markings on newly paved surfaces. All truck-mounted application work must be completed by September 18, 2026, with final project completion required by October 30, 2026. A $500-per-day penalty applies for failure to meet the October 30 deadline.

The estimated contract value is approximately $80,000. All work is subject to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30, Section 39M, and prevailing wage rates under Chapter 149, Sections 26 to 27H. Materials must comply with Massachusetts Department of Public Works Standard Specifications, including low-VOC acrylic traffic paint and glass beads meeting specification M 7.01.07. The contractor must demonstrate five years of pavement marking experience and prior municipal work experience, supported by three references within fifty miles of West Springfield. A bid deposit of five percent of the submitted bid amount is required, payable as certified check, Treasurer's check, or bid bond. Payment and performance bonds equal to fifty percent of the contract price are required. The Town will award the contract within thirty days of bid opening, with an option to extend for an additional thirty days by mutual agreement. Bids remain firm for sixty days following opening. The Town reserves the right to reject any or all bids and waive informalities if deemed in the public interest.