Annual Pavement Marking Services

Alachua County Board of County Commissioners is requesting bids on annual pavement marking services under ITB 27-06-LC, with bids due September 16, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EST and questions due September 6, 2026 at 12:00 a.m. The County has adopted a 15% Small Business Enterprise participation goal and offers a 5% bid price preference to certified SBE vendors or a 3% preference to bidders using SBE subcontractors for at least 15% of the contract value. An Alachua County Location Preference Program provides an additional 5% bid price preference to vendors headquartered in the County for at least twelve months prior to solicitation.

The scope encompasses roadway pavement marking services including application of two-reactive-component striping, thermoplastic striping, Reflective Pavement Markers (RPMs), Audible and Vibratory Treatments (AVTs), removal of existing markings, and layout work. Work comprises both quarterly maintenance assignments refreshing existing markings and capital-improvement project assignments on an as-needed basis. Pricing is submitted on unit-cost basis for striping types, widths, and quantities; RPM installation; message and symbol applications; removal services; and hourly labor rates.

The contract term runs October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2031 with potential annual renewal options. No guaranteed work quantities exist; the County will issue work assignments on a work-order basis with no commitment of future appropriations. Maintenance work must be completed within the specified quarter, with liquidated damages of $763 per calendar day for delays. Bidders must demonstrate at least five years of experience in similar services, possess adequate facilities and equipment, obtain necessary licenses and permits, and pass County investigation of qualifications and financial ability. Required insurance includes comprehensive general liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence), automobile liability ($1,000,000 combined single limit), and workers compensation at statutory limits. The contract includes an annual price escalation provision not to exceed 3%, with requests required 120 days prior to term renewal. Proposal opening will occur via Zoom public meeting.