Retroreflective Thermoplastic and Paint Pavement Markings Program

The City of Nashua, New Hampshire is requesting bids for installation of retroreflective thermoplastic and paint pavement markings on city roadways under IFB0662-101226, with bids due October 12, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.

The scope encompasses 4-inch and 12-inch reflectorized paint lines (1,400,000 and 11,000 linear feet respectively), 2,000 square feet of paint symbols and words, 1,000 linear feet of thermoplastic 4-inch lines, 52,000 linear feet of thermoplastic 12-inch lines, 7,500 square feet of thermoplastic symbols and words, and 1,000 linear feet of pavement marking removal and grinding. Maintenance of traffic services are also included. All work must be performed between 8:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. unless otherwise directed by the Street Department Superintendent. The City reserves the right to increase or decrease estimated quantities; payment is based on actual in-place quantities installed.

Award will be determined on the basis of unit price per linear foot and/or square foot of pavement marking applied. All work must comply with OSHA requirements and Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) standards. The successful bidder must provide comprehensive traffic control measures and equipment, and submit a listing of traffic control equipment prior to contract execution.

All bids must remain binding for ninety days following the bid deadline. A bid bond equal to 5% of the total bid price is required with submission. The successful bidder must furnish General Liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate, Combined Single Limit Auto Liability of $1,000,000, and Workers' Compensation coverage of $100,000/$500,000/$100,000 within ten days of notice of award. Performance and Payment Bonds, each equal to the contract price, are required. Questions are due October 1, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., with answers posted by October 5 at noon. Bids are submitted electronically through Bonfire or as paper copies to City Hall Purchasing. All bids must be FOB Nashua, NH.