Citywide Pavement Marking Replacement - Epoxy

The City of Fargo, North Dakota is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Citywide Pavement Marking Replacement services designated as Project TM-26-B1. The procurement involves installing new epoxy pavement markings across six citywide locations to enhance road safety for both motorists and pedestrians. The scope of work includes 5,228 linear feet of 4-inch epoxy lines, 736 linear feet of 8-inch epoxy lines, and 970 square feet of epoxy message markings distributed across the six project sites. Contractors must demonstrate the ability to complete all work within a single summer season, with project completion required by November 1, 2026. Selection criteria include cost, contractor ability to meet the compressed timeline, and previous work experience. Proposals must be submitted through Bonfire by 11:30 AM CDT on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, with the contractor award anticipated at the City Commission meeting on Monday, March 16, 2026, and a Notice to Proceed issued on Tuesday, March 17, 2026. Work must comply with the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and Section 4100 of the City of Fargo Standard Specifications for Construction, with restrictions including no construction between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM, no lane closures on six-lane arterial roads during peak hours (7:00-8:15 AM and 4:00-6:00 PM), and no work on Sundays without advance authorization.

The RFP documentation does not specify set-aside designations or restrictions limiting eligibility to particular organization types or disadvantaged enterprises. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available documents. The contractor will be responsible for all traffic control measures, surface preparation, and removal of existing markings as incidental work, and must provide two points of contact with work phone numbers and email addresses for coordination with City staff. Payment will be made on a bi-weekly basis with 5% retainage until project completion, with no bid bond or contract bond requirement and no liquidated damages clause applicable to this project. A one-year warranty commences on November 1, 2026, during which the contractor bears responsibility for all repairs. No specific budget or award value is disclosed in the available procurement documents.