PAVING MARKINGS SERVICES

The City of College Park in Fulton County, Georgia, is seeking qualified contractors to provide comprehensive pavement marking services through Invitation to Bid (ITB) 26-12. The procurement encompasses installation, maintenance, repair, and replacement of roadway and bridge traffic striping, markings, and raised pavement markers using various methods and materials. Contractors must be prequalified with the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) and possess a minimum of three years of experience in road improvement projects. The bid evaluation will utilize a weighted scoring system, with 60 points allocated to technical merit and 40 points to cost proposals. Key deliverables include both thermoplastic and paint striping that meet specific retroreflectivity standards and durability criteria. The solicitation has a non-mandatory pre-bid conference scheduled for August 27, 2025, at 10:00 am EST, with final bid submissions due on September 17, 2025, at 3:00 pm EST. Successful bidders will be awarded an initial two-year contract with options to renew for four additional one-year terms.

The City of College Park demonstrates a commitment to diversity by encouraging participation from minority, woman-owned, and small businesses, with a local preference policy that may provide advantages to businesses located within city limits. Bidders must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including workers' compensation, commercial general liability, and professional liability policies. While specific budget ranges were not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation, the contract's multi-year structure suggests a potentially significant investment in infrastructure maintenance. The procurement appears open to a wide range of qualified contractors, with an emphasis on local and diverse business participation. Prospective bidders should carefully review the detailed requirements, particularly the technical specifications for pavement marking materials and application techniques, to ensure compliance with the city's stringent performance standards.