Reflectorized Thermoplastic Pavement Marking Compound (Bid-Discount)

The City of Tampa and Hillsborough County are soliciting bids for Reflectorized Thermoplastic Pavement Marking Compound through Bid No. 25-P-00402, seeking to procure thermoplastic materials for road marking applications. The procurement includes 90,000 pounds of white thermoplastic and 60,000 pounds of yellow thermoplastic, along with various types of glass spheres with moisture-proof coating. Technical specifications mandate that the compound must meet Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) standards, with specific requirements for material composition, including minimum percentages of binder (18%), glass beads (30%), titanium dioxide for white compound (10%), and yellow pigment for yellow compound (2%). The materials must produce adherent, reflectorized pavement markings capable of resisting deformation, with strict performance specifications including specific gravity between 1.95-2.15, color reflectance standards, rapid drying times (2-10 minutes), and bond strength exceeding 1.24 MPA. The bid opening is scheduled for October 29, 2025, at 10:00 am, with an initial award period of one year and potential for two additional one-year renewals. Delivery requirements mandate that materials be delivered within 14 calendar days after order receipt, with backorders to be fulfilled within 7 calendar days.

The procurement includes a Small Local Business Enterprise (SLBE) participation component, offering a five percent bid discount for City of Tampa certified SLBE vendors, up to a maximum of $10,000. The solicitation targets underutilized businesses, including Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprises (W/MBE), with a certified contact list featuring seven businesses: three Women-owned Business Enterprises (WBE), two Minority-owned Business Enterprises (MBE), and two Small Local Business Enterprises (SLBE). Vendors must submit comprehensive documentation, including DMI forms, business license information, and various affidavits. The contract allows for potential price adjustments after the first year, tied to the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U). While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the procurement involves substantial quantities of thermoplastic materials. Notably, the compound must be free of lead and RCRA materials, use maleic-modified glycerol ester resin, and conform to detailed physical and chemical property guidelines for pavement marking applications.