Traffic Marking Services

The County of Orange, OC Public Works, is requesting competitive bids for traffic marking services on an as-needed basis covering unincorporated Orange County and contracted cities, with bids due July 21, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. A 5% preference deduction applies to bids from certified Orange County Local Small Business (OCLSB) vendors for evaluation purposes, with a maximum allowable preference deduction of $100,000; DVBE preference is not applicable to public works projects.

The scope encompasses repainting existing pavement lines, replacing damaged or broken raised pavement markers, striping (longitudinal lines, centerlines, lane lines, edge lines), traffic legends and curb markings (pavement words, symbols, arrows, and colored curbs), and raised pavement markers of multiple types and colors, all in compliance with California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) standards. Work covers approximately 350 miles of unincorporated roadway and contracted city roadways. Materials must be new, high-grade, ready-mixed waterborne acrylic traffic paint conforming to Caltrans Standard Specifications with glass beads meeting State Specification 8010-004 (Type II). Bidders must submit firm prices for all 81 line items using per-unit pricing (linear foot, each, or square foot depending on item type).

The contract is a firm fixed-fee arrangement for an initial five-calendar-year term, effective September 12, 2026, with no automatic renewal. Bidders must possess a California State Contractor's License (Class A General Engineering or Class C-32 Parking and Highway Improvement), valid D-U-N-S and Unique Entity Identifier numbers, and current California Secretary of State registration. Within seven days of award, the successful bidder must submit certificates of insurance (Commercial General Liability $1,000,000 per occurrence / $2,000,000 aggregate, Automobile Liability $1,000,000 combined single limit, Workers' Compensation at statutory limits, Employers Liability $1,000,000), a signed W-9, and a copy of their Injury and Illness Prevention Program. Performance and Labor/Material Payment Bonds are required. Questions are due July 7, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., submitted only through the County's online eProcurement Portal. Award will be made to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder; the County reserves the right to make multiple awards or adjust quantities. Bids are valid for 120 days from closing.