2026 Pavement Marking On-Call

The City and County of Denver's Department of Transportation and Infrastructure is seeking a single contractor for a three-year 2026 Pavement Marking On-Call contract to install and maintain pavement markings and signage throughout the city. The procurement covers comprehensive services including installation of crosswalks, bike lanes, bicycle symbols, decorative markings, lane lines, and related infrastructure elements on collector and arterial roadways. Material requirements are extensive, involving thermoplastic, epoxy, waterborne paint, and methyl methacrylate markings for asphalt and concrete surfaces. Sign installation services will include post-mounted, utility pole, signal pole, and structural mounting options. The contract solicitation was posted on October 15, 2025, with proposals due by November 18, 2025. Contractors must comply with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices and current Denver Traffic standards, with each work order to be separately scoped, priced, and authorized. All bidders must demonstrate capability to perform emergency repairs, with a required four-hour mobilization timeline upon notification.

The solicitation includes a 5% Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) participation requirement, mandating bidders either utilize certified firms or demonstrate substantial good faith efforts toward meeting this goal. Bidders must submit detailed documentation, including a Commitment to MWBE Participation form, Letters of Intent, and a comprehensive list of proposed subcontractors. The contract will be processed through the Textura Construction Payment Management System, with bidders required to calculate system fees based on a sliding scale ranging from $858 to $76,050 depending on total project value. A bid bond of 5% of the total bid amount is mandatory. The estimated construction cost range is between $11,300,000 and $12,200,000, with the understanding that there is no guaranteed work volume. Contractors must also comply with prevailing wage requirements and city minimum wage laws. The contract will be awarded to a single bidder, with the maximum contract capacity based on submitted projected pricing.