Pavement markings 2025-2026

The City of Birmingham, Michigan is soliciting sealed bids for pavement markings services during the 2025-2026 period, covering various municipal locations including public parking lots, Birmingham Ice Arena, Lincoln Skate Park, golf courses, City Hall, and the Department of Public Services. The Invitation to Bid (ITB) seeks qualified vendors to provide two primary marking services: Fall 2025 Handwork and Spring 2026 Handwork and Long Lines/Center Lines. Bidders can submit proposals for handwork, long line markings, or both, with detailed unit pricing required for multiple pavement marking types such as crosswalks, curb markings, legends, arrows, parking symbols, and long lines. The specifications mandate glass beaded paint meeting Michigan Department of State Highway and Transportation waterborne specifications, with markings to be completed during late night/early morning hours to minimize traffic disruption. The bid submission deadline is Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 2:00 p.m., with an anticipated contract award date of July 30, 2025. The initial contract term is one year, with potential extensions for two additional years through mutual written consent. Evaluation criteria will focus on responsiveness, responsibility, and lowest price, with the city reserving the right to reject any or all bids and award contracts based on individual items or the entire list.

The procurement does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. While no incumbent vendors are mentioned, contractors must demonstrate comprehensive understanding of existing pavement marking infrastructure within Birmingham. Bidders are required to thoroughly review and accurately bid on all existing pavement markings throughout the city. Though specific budget ranges are not disclosed, the comprehensive nature of the bid suggests a substantial contract value covering multiple marking types and locations. The city's approach indicates a preference for competitive, detailed pricing across different marking services, with potential multi-year commitment through optional contract extensions. Vendors will need to demonstrate technical capability in applying precise pavement markings, compliance with state transportation specifications, and ability to work during low-traffic hours to minimize municipal disruption.