Pavement Markings Unit Price

The City of Jacksonville, Florida, Traffic Engineering Division issued Invitation to Bid (ITB 17773-26) for pavement marking services on a unit price basis. The procurement encompasses all labor, materials, equipment, and operations necessary for constructing various types of pavement markings, including long lines, short line markings, thermoplastic pavement markings, traffic separators, temporary painted pavement markings, and raised pavement markers on existing roadways throughout the city. Work will be performed on an as-needed basis throughout the fiscal year via purchase orders, with the contract term set at one year plus three optional one-year renewals subject to approval by both parties. Required qualifications include legal authorization to conduct business in Duval County with applicable local business licenses, and all personnel must possess minimum FDOT Intermediate Maintenance of Traffic (IMOT) Certification. Bidders must submit documentation of technical certifications, experience records on similar projects, equipment details with DOT certifications, and evidence of organizational capability. The bid opened on April 7, 2026, with a submission deadline of May 11, 2026, at 4:00 PM Eastern Standard Time, and the question cutoff date is April 30, 2026, at 5:00 PM. The project may be awarded to the two lowest responsive and responsible bidders based on total base bid, with awards potentially divided geographically between the East Side and West Side of the St. Johns River. A bid bond equal to five percent of the bid amount is required at submission, with performance and payment bonds equal to one hundred percent of the contract amount required within ten days of award notification.

The City of Jacksonville encourages participation through the Jacksonville Small and Emerging Businesses (JSEB) Program, though specific set-aside percentages or restrictions are not detailed in the solicitation documents. Bidders must submit all pricing through the 1Cloud e-procurement system using the provided bid proposal spreadsheet without altering item descriptions or quantities, with all bid prices inclusive of furnishing, delivery of materials, and applicable Florida sales and use taxes. Comprehensive insurance requirements are mandated, including workers' compensation, commercial general liability, automobile liability, and other coverages with specific minimum limits. Prompt payment to subcontractors and suppliers is required within specified timeframes. The solicitation does not reference incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor does it indicate existing infrastructure or technology integration requirements. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the bid specifications, as awards will be determined based on unit pricing submitted by bidders and contingent upon fund availability.