Pavement Markings

The City of Framingham, Massachusetts is requesting sealed bids for pavement markings application on City roads at various locations under IFB PW-1281, with bids due September 23, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Only bidders on the Massachusetts Department of Transportation prequalification list with PAVEMENT MARKINGS class approval are eligible to receive bid documents and submit proposals.

The scope encompasses reflectorized paint lines (4-inch, 6-inch, and 12-inch widths in yellow and white; pavement arrows and legends totaling 225,000 to 250,000 linear feet), 90-mil and 125-mil thermoplastic markings (15,000 and 10,000 linear feet respectively), inlaid 90-mil thermoplastic in 4-inch and 6-inch widths (10,000 linear feet each), epoxy markings (10,000 to 25,000 linear feet), polyurea markings (2,000 to 5,000 linear feet), chlorinated rubber markings (1,000 to 2,000 linear feet), raised and recessed pavement markers (100 each), replacement lens components for recessed markers, and removal of existing lines through painting and grinding operations (500 to 2,000 square feet). Pricing is submitted on a unit-price basis, with unit prices controlling in case of discrepancies between stated quantities and totals.

The estimated project value is $300,000. Bidders must submit a 5 percent bid deposit and a payment bond equal to 50 percent of the contract price. Prevailing wage rates established by the Massachusetts Department of Labor and Workforce Development apply. Contractors must meet workforce participation goals of 15.3 percent for minorities and 6.9 percent for women and submit certified weekly payroll reports. Mandatory documentation includes signed price sheets, tax compliance certification, bid bond, prevailing wage certification, wage theft ordinance affidavit, OSHA certification, affirmative action and equal employment opportunity compliance documentation, and at least five references demonstrating regular construction-business engagement with completed projects within the last three years.