Pavement Markings on N Lake Street and N Frances Street

The City of Madison Traffic Engineering Division is seeking bids for pavement markings installation on North Lake Street and North Frances Street through Request for Bids (RFB #13050-0-2024-TJ). The project requires comprehensive installation of epoxy pavement markings, including various arrow types (straight, diagonal, left, right), "ONLY" markings, and double yellow and white channelizing lines. Work must be completed while maintaining two-way traffic between 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. on weekdays, with all work to be finalized by 3:30 p.m. on Friday, August 10, 2024. Bidders are required to submit a fixed-fee, all-inclusive, not-to-exceed price proposal covering all direct and indirect expenses, including labor, materials, equipment, and incidentals. Electronic bid submissions must include completed forms A through E, with bids due Friday, May 17, 2024 at 2:00 PM CST. Potential bidders must submit questions by May 8, 2024, with answers to be posted by May 10, 2024. Specific project considerations include delayed work on northbound lanes of North Lake Street at University Avenue until late July, pending completion of a separate sanitary sewer project.

The procurement includes specific requirements for local businesses and vendor qualifications. Contractors with 15 or more employees doing $50,000 or more annual business with the city must file an Affirmative Action Plan within 30 days. Insurance requirements are comprehensive, mandating Commercial General Liability, Automobile Liability, Workers' Compensation, and Professional Liability coverage, with certificates required prior to work commencement. The city maintains a local vendor preference for registered local suppliers and is tax-exempt. For this specific project, three vendors submitted bids: Brickline at $19,152.00, Mega Rentals at $6,350.00, and Century Traffic LLC at $8,450.00. Mega Rentals was selected as the lowest responsive bidder, with a total contract value of $6,350.00. The bid quote remains valid for 30 days, and notably, grooving services are not included in the pricing. Potential bidders should be prepared to meet all municipal requirements, including comprehensive insurance coverage and potential local business preferences.