Pavement Markings

The City of Pittsburgh's Office of Management and Budget is soliciting bids through Invitation for Bid #2024-IFB-089 on behalf of the Department of Mobility and Infrastructure for comprehensive pavement marking services. The procurement covers a wide range of pavement marking activities including installation of yellow and white line markings, thermoplastic and epoxy markings, arrow and legend markings, and bike lane markings. Bidders must submit electronic proposals through the ProcureNow portal, with key dates including a question submission deadline of May 13, 2024, and a final bid response deadline of May 31, 2024, at 2:00 pm. The contract period spans from June 1, 2024, through May 31, 2026, with two potential one-year renewal options. Evaluation will focus on unit pricing across various marking categories, including line widths from 4 to 24 inches, different application methods (handwork and machine), and material types such as thermoplastic, epoxy, and waterborne materials.

The solicitation allows participation for both small projects under $25,000 and larger projects over $25,000, with prevailing wage requirements for contracts $25,000 and above. Bidders must comply with Pennsylvania prevailing wage rates, which vary by trade classification and range from approximately $42 to $88 per hour including base wages and fringe benefits. The procurement covers Allegheny County and specifically targets pavement infrastructure improvements in the City of Pittsburgh. While no specific set-aside designations were explicitly mentioned, contractors will need to demonstrate capability in road marking techniques, have appropriate equipment, and provide comprehensive pricing across multiple marking categories. The contract appears to be structured to accommodate multiple potential vendors based on unit pricing, with the city seeking competitive rates for a comprehensive range of pavement marking services over a two-year period with potential renewal options.