Asphalt and Striping Services

The City of Phoenix Public Works Department has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB 26-FMD-030) for Asphalt and Striping Services, seeking a contractor to provide comprehensive infrastructure maintenance services across Phoenix municipal areas. The contract will commence on or about February 1, 2026, with an initial two-year term and three optional one-year extensions, potentially totaling five years of service. Specific services include asphalt paving, crack filling, sealing, milling, saw cutting, installing safety bollards, wheel stops, handicap signage, and road striping. Contractors must demonstrate a minimum of five years' experience in asphalt and striping work and possess the capability to provide written quotes within ten calendar days and commence work within fifteen calendar days of assignment. Key performance requirements include maintaining consistent site supervision and providing all necessary labor, materials, and equipment. The solicitation timeline includes a pre-offer conference on October 2, 2025, at 10:00 am via Microsoft Teams, with written inquiries due by October 7, 2025, at 1:00 pm, and final offer responses due October 15, 2025, at 11:00 am.

The procurement includes robust Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and Small Business Participation requirements, mandating contractors track and report monthly DBE participation through the City's Certification and Compliance System. Contractors must make good faith efforts to promote participation of small and disadvantaged businesses, including sending outreach letters, encouraging DBE certification, and identifying opportunities for DBE-certified suppliers. Insurance requirements are comprehensive, including $5,000,000 in Commercial General Liability and Automobile Liability coverage, with the City of Phoenix named as an additional insured. While no specific contract value is explicitly stated, the City reserves the right to make multiple contract awards and anticipates significant activity under the contract. Contractors must comply with extensive nondiscrimination provisions covering race, color, national origin, sex, age, and disability, as mandated by federal regulations. The solicitation includes stringent documentation requirements, such as maintaining payment records for at least three years and providing detailed reporting on DBE participation and expenditures.