As needed pavement marking installation

Pasco County, Florida, is soliciting bids for an as-needed pavement marking installation contract (IFB-BW-25-142) through a competitive bidding process. The procurement seeks qualified contractors to provide comprehensive pavement marking services throughout Pasco County, including installation of retro-reflective pavement markers, painted markings in various colors, thermoplastic markings, and traffic control devices. Contractors must be Florida-licensed with a minimum of three years in business and demonstrate experience with at least five similar contracts. Work must comply with the U.S. Department of Federal Highway Administration's Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and be performed primarily during off-business hours (9 PM to 6 AM, Monday-Friday, excluding holidays). The solicitation requires vendors to submit detailed proposals within five business days of project assignment, with bids due on August 26, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. ET through the Bonfire online platform. Written questions were due by August 11, 2025, with responses posted on August 15, 2025, and a public bid opening scheduled for 2:00 p.m. ET on the submission date.

The contract allows for potential local vendor preferences for businesses located in Pasco County or neighboring counties (Hillsborough, Pinellas, Polk, or Hernando), with qualifying vendors requiring valid Local Business Tax Receipts. Contractors must participate in the E-Verify program, provide comprehensive insurance coverage (minimum $2 million general liability and $1 million automobile liability), and submit performance bonds equal to 100% of the bid amount for work orders exceeding $200,000. The contract term runs through September 30, 2028, with the county reserving the right to extend for two additional one-year periods. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the previous bid tabulation from November 2022 showed total bids ranging from $283,405 to $1,076,130, indicating significant variability in potential contract values. The county may award to multiple vendors and operates under a requirements contract structure with no minimum purchase obligations, allowing flexibility in contractor selection and project execution.