IFB159345 NOVA Pavement Markings

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has issued Invitation for Bid (IFB) #159345 for pavement marking services throughout the Northern Virginia District, with a specific focus on Arlington County. The procurement seeks a contractor to provide comprehensive pavement marking installation and removal services, including incidental thermoplastic pavement message markings, latex pavement markings, and eradication of obsolete markings on Interstate, Primary, and Secondary roadways. Qualified bidders must have VDOT-certified pavement marking technicians and provide all necessary materials, labor, traffic control, supervision, and equipment to complete the work. The contract term is one year from the award date, with four optional one-year renewal terms. An optional pre-bid teleconference was held on February 20, 2025, at 9:00 AM EST, with bids due by March 3, 2025, at 5:00 PM EST and a virtual public bid opening scheduled for March 4, 2025, at 9:00 AM EST. Bidders are required to submit a 5% bid bond, and the contract will be awarded on a grand total basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

The solicitation includes a small business subcontracting plan requirement, with VDOT indicating a 42% goal for purchases from businesses certified by the Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity (DSBSD). While the contract has a 0% Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal, contractors must comply with federal non-discrimination regulations and equal opportunity clauses. Contractors must have appropriate licensing based on contract value thresholds: Class A for contracts $120,000 or more, Class B for contracts $10,000-$120,000, and Class C for contracts $1,000-$10,000. Performance and payment bonds of 100% of the contract amount will be required from the awarded contractor. The solicitation includes detailed prevailing wage requirements established by the Virginia Department of Labor and Industry, with hourly base wages and fringe benefits specified for various construction trades. Additional compliance requirements include restrictions on equipment usage during Code Red Ozone Days and adherence to NOVA District Lane Closure Guidelines, which specify peak-hour work limitations and roadway-specific closure regulations.