Citywide Pavement Marking Replacement - MMA

The City of Fargo, North Dakota is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Citywide Pavement Marking Replacement services across 26 locations throughout the city. This procurement seeks qualified pavement marking contractors to install new durable methacrylate (MMA) pavement markings to replace worn epoxy markings in widths of 6 inches, 16 inches, and 24 inches at various intersections and roadways. The project encompasses approximately 4,765 to 5,588 linear feet of pavement markings distributed across the 26 sites, with all work required to be completed within one summer season by the November 1, 2026 deadline. Proposals must be submitted through Bonfire by 11:30 AM CDT on March 25, 2026, with the successful contractor to be announced at the City Commission meeting on April 13, 2026 and a Notice to Proceed issued on April 14, 2026. Selection criteria prioritize cost, contractor ability to complete work within the summer season, and previous work experience. Contractors must comply with the City of Fargo Standard Specifications Sections 4000 and 4100, including surface preparation, material selection from MnDOT Approved/Qualified Products Lists, traffic control conforming to the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices, and noise restrictions prohibiting work between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM. Required qualifications include maintaining Worker's Compensation, Comprehensive General Liability, and Automobile insurance throughout the contract term, providing two points of contact with work phone numbers and email addresses, and enforcing a one-year warranty from the acceptance date while satisfying all manufacturer warranties.

The RFP does not indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions limiting response to particular business categories or disadvantaged enterprise classifications. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available documentation. Bidders must provide unit prices rounded to the nearest hundredth for each marking width, with pricing governing final cost calculations, and payment will be available as frequently as every two weeks with a 5% retainage until project completion. No bid bond or contract bond is required, and no liquidated damages apply to this contract. Lane closures on 6-lane arterial roads are prohibited during rush hours (7:00-8:15 AM and 4:00-6:00 PM), and no work is permitted on Sundays or city holidays without two working days' advance notice and Engineer approval. The specific budget or award value for the project is not disclosed in the available documents, though the scope of work and individual site quantities provided in the bid sheet will enable contractors to calculate project costs based on their unit pricing submissions.