Traffic Signal Painting

The City of Fort Myers Public Works Department is requesting bids for field pretreatment surface preparation and maintenance painting of existing steel strain poles, mast arms, and monotube assemblies under ITB 26-103, with bids due November 6, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EST. Work must comply with Lee County Department of Transportation standard specifications and procedures per the city's Traffic Maintenance Agreement with Lee County DOT.

Mandatory qualifications include three years of continuous business operation under the current company name, three years of experience painting traffic signal strain poles and mast arms, all required licenses and certifications, at least one employee certified in IMSA Safety in the Work Zone or FDOT Work Zone Safety Certification, and access to aerial equipment with a minimum 37-foot working height. Contractors must submit a Current Capacity Certification Form and carry commercial general liability, comprehensive auto liability, and workers' compensation coverage.

Scope includes field pretreatment, surface preparation, and painting of faded and peeling traffic signal structures citywide. All maintenance of traffic operations, field engineering, project meetings, and permit preparation are incidental and included in the bid with no additional charges permitted. Contractors bear responsibility for safety compliance, property protection, cleanup, and restoration. A five-year warranty on all coating work against defects in workmanship and application is required.

The contract term is not fixed; the city reserves the right to authorize work at individual locations based on available funding and operational needs, with no guaranteed minimum or maximum quantities. Pricing must be firm for the contract term, with all labor costs inclusive of insurance, overhead, profit, travel time, and mileage, exclusive of taxes.

The city council is scheduled to approve the award on November 16, 2026. Bids must be submitted electronically through the OpenGov portal.