Furnishing and delivery of Heat-Fused Retroreflective Preformed Thermoplastic Pavement Markings

The Massachusetts Highway Department (MassHighway), on behalf of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, is soliciting bids for a contract to furnish and deliver heat-fused retroreflective preformed thermoplastic pavement markings. The contract will be for an initial term of up to 3 years with two 1-year renewal options. MassHighway is seeking a single contractor to supply various sized white and yellow pavement markings, legends, arrows, and symbols to meet the needs of Middlesex County, Norfolk County, Plymouth County, and Quincy City. The procurement has specific technical and performance requirements for the pavement markings, including material composition, thickness, and retroreflectivity. The contractor will also be required to provide delivery, training, and other related services. Bids are due by July 24, 2007, and the contract will be awarded based on criteria such as pricing, availability, the bidder's Affirmative Market Program plan, and overall responsiveness.

This procurement is subject to the Commonwealth's Affirmative Action and Affirmative Market Program requirements for contracts with a potential value of $50,000 or more. Bidders must complete the required Affirmative Action Commitment Statement and Affirmative Market Program Plan Form, and commit to subcontracting or partnering with certified minority-owned, women-owned, and other disadvantaged business enterprises. The total anticipated expenditures for the contract duration is approximately $120,000, though MassHighway makes no guarantee of any spending. The contract will be an outright purchase, and other Commonwealth agencies and municipalities may use the contract by executing a separate agreement.