IFB 2025-B12 Roadway Striping

Hood County, Texas, through the Hays County Purchasing Office, is soliciting bids for Invitation for Bid (IFB) 2025-B12 Roadway Striping, a comprehensive roadway marking services contract. The procurement seeks a qualified contractor to provide equipment, materials, and labor for installing reflective pavement markings across county roads, with a detailed scope covering 66 line items for various striping services. These services include new and re-striping work for line types ranging from 4" to 24" in both yellow and white thermoplastic, encompassing solid and broken lines, specialized markings like arrows, words (STOP, ONLY), speed hump markings, bike lane symbols, and railroad crossing markings. Bids are due on September 25, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Central Time, with submission options including electronic submission through BidNet Direct or one original and one digital copy. The initial contract term is one year, with four optional one-year renewal periods, and contractors must comply with Texas Department of Transportation specifications, including paint applications of at least 18 mils thick and thermo-plastic applications of 90 mils for new striping and 60 mils for re-striping.

While no specific set-aside designations are explicitly mentioned, the bid requires contractors to provide comprehensive capabilities including specialized equipment, traffic control, and experienced crews capable of precise roadway marking. The solicitation does not indicate restrictions on vendor type or size, suggesting open competition for qualified contractors. Bidders must demonstrate ability to meet technical specifications, including thorough road surface cleaning, marking alignment within one inch per 200 feet, and application of Type II Large Gradation Texas Specification beads at a minimum of ten pounds per gallon of paint. Although specific budget ranges are not directly stated, the extensive line item list and comprehensive marking requirements suggest a significant infrastructure maintenance investment. The county reserves the right to award the contract based on unit price, vendor performance, and best value, with bid pricing expected to remain firm for the entire contract term and potential price adjustments considered after 45 days' notice, supported by the Producer Price Index.