UDOT IFB- UDOT Pavement Marking Acrylic Water Based Paint (Revised)

The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) is soliciting bids through an Invitation for Bid (IFB #DOT260166BG) for the supply of pavement marking acrylic water-based paint to be used for non-temporary pavement striping and roadway markings across the state. The procurement seeks a single qualified vendor to supply waterborne traffic paint in white, yellow, and black formulations meeting UDOT standard specification 02765, delivered to multiple regional distribution centers including locations in Ogden (Region 1), Orem (Region 3), Price, Richfield, and Cedar. The paint must be supplied in multiple container configurations including 250-gallon cubical and cylindrical stainless steel totes, 250-gallon polyethylene containers, 55-gallon drums, and five-gallon buckets, with pricing submitted on a delivered cost-per-gallon basis. Technical specifications require paint meeting stringent performance standards including minimum 62 percent pigment content by weight, 77 percent total solids, viscosity and density parameters, VOC limits of 100 grams per liter, and reflectance properties suitable for pavement marking applications. The contract award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on total cost analysis, with the initial term set for three years plus two optional one-year renewals, and no guaranteed minimum purchase quantities. The due date for bid submission is February 13, 2026, with posting date of January 28, 2026. Bidders must complete all required submittal forms without modifications, including itemized pricing sheets, vendor setup documentation, debarment and suspension certifications, business confidentiality claim forms, and compliance documentation demonstrating adherence to all specifications and requirements.

No specific set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises, minority-owned businesses, or other restricted vendor categories are identified in the solicitation documents. No incumbent vendor information or current contractor details are provided within the procurement record. The solicitation does not identify a specific budget range or award value; however, estimated statewide annual usage is outlined by region, with Region 1 requiring approximately 135 square totes and 14 round totes, Region 3 requiring approximately 190 square totes and 6 round totes, and additional quantities specified for Region 4 locations and smaller distribution centers. All pricing must be guaranteed for a minimum of one year from contract award, after which any price adjustment requests require 30 days' notice and supporting documentation demonstrating mathematical links to market conditions. Contractors must meet comprehensive insurance requirements of not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence and $3,000,000 aggregate for commercial general liability, provide a one-year product warranty, and comply with delivery requirements including 30-day receipt of orders, seven-day shipment notification, and a maximum 10-calendar-day tote replacement turnaround. Late deliveries are subject to five percent discounts per 14-day period to a maximum of 20 percent reduction, and paint received cannot be older than three months from the manufacture date.