Portage County Specialty Pavement Markings/Painting

Portage County, Wisconsin is seeking bids for specialty pavement markings and painting services on county highways through its Purchasing Department. The procurement involves painting various roadway markings including stop bars (18 inches), crosswalks in traverse line (6 inches) and ladder pattern (24 inches), railroad crossings, Type 2 arrows, and directional words for turn lanes at multiple county locations. Bidders may submit prices for waterborne or epoxy paint items, with estimated quantities including 1,140 linear feet of stop bars, 1,620 linear feet of traverse line crosswalks, 300 linear feet of ladder pattern crosswalks, 26 railroad crossings, and 30 arrows and words. Bidders must be original manufacturers or authorized distributors with three years of pavement painting experience and must provide a manufacturer's warranty. The bid requires submission of original and one copy of materials, including a Signature and Authority Affidavit Form, References Sheet, and completed Bid Offer Form. All bids are due by 2:00 PM on March 19, 2018, with award criteria based on lowest total cost for either waterborne or epoxy paint items, considering responsiveness, responsibility, and delivery timeliness. Questions must be submitted in writing by March 11, 2018, to Calvin Winters, Procurement Director.

The contract does not specify any specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Successful bidders must maintain a Certificate of Insurance with minimum $1,000,000 liability coverage for bodily injury and property damage, including products liability and completed operations, plus motor vehicle insurance. All pavement markings must comply with Wisconsin DOT Section 646 specifications and use only State of Wisconsin DOT-approved paint or epoxy products. The contract includes a 180-day proving period where the contractor is responsible for corrective maintenance if paint marking failure rates exceed 10 percent in any section, requiring replacement for sections with failure rates over 10 percent. Prices must remain firm for 45 calendar days after bid opening, with the awarded contractor holding accepted costs for the entire contract period. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive scope of work suggests a moderate-value contract focused on comprehensive county highway marking services. The contract will extend from the date of award through completion of all specified markings.