Yellow and White Pavement Marking Paint

The State of Connecticut Department of Administrative Services is soliciting bids through Invitation to Bid (ITB) 26PSX0012 for the supply of fast drying and regular drying white and yellow pavement marking paint to serve the Connecticut Department of Transportation, all state agencies, and political subdivisions. The procurement includes two primary product categories: fast drying waterborne pavement marking paint with a 3-minute dry time supplied in 250-gallon recyclable totes meeting Federal DOT specifications, and 15-minute dry waterborne pavement marking paint supplied in 5-gallon pails with tiered quantity pricing breaks. All paint must comply with Connecticut Department of Transportation Form 819 Standard Specifications for Roads, Bridges, Facilities and Incidental Construction, and contractors must submit batch production samples consisting of two quarts from each paint type and color along with a Materials Certificate prior to each delivery. The resulting contract will have an initial three-year term with DAS retaining discretion to extend for additional terms not exceeding the length of the original term. Phase 1 responses without pricing are due by March 5, 2026 at 2:00 PM EST, followed by Phase 2 reverse auction pricing on March 11, 2026 at 11:00 AM EST through the EASiBuy platform; respondents must submit two references from non-state organizations, complete questionnaire responses addressing company qualifications, debarment status, criminal convictions, OSHA compliance, and consulting agreements, and provide a current campaign contribution certification. Evaluation criteria include pricing, conformity to specifications, past performance, and financial responsibility, with the lowest responsible qualified respondent selected for award. Key requirements include the ability to deliver using flatbed rack trailers with forklift off-loading capability within ten business days of purchase order issuance between 8:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday with 48 hours advance notice, quarterly sales and use reporting, and commercial general liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate.

The solicitation extends the contract opportunity to political subdivisions of the State, towns and municipalities, schools, and not-for-profit organizations, and while no specific set-aside designations are mentioned, certified small contractors and minority business enterprises receive expedited payment terms of twenty-five days compared to the standard forty-five days. The incumbent contract being replaced is 20PSX0011, establishing continuity with existing service providers. Contractors participating in the reverse auction process through EASiBuy must pay a one percent transaction fee based on the total final purchase price, with an additional three percent processing fee if paying via credit card. No estimated total contract value is specified in the solicitation documents. Contractors must comply with stringent delivery and quality requirements, including prohibition of single-use disposable intermediate bulk containers and no subcontracting permitted under the agreement. Annual price adjustment requests are permitted during the thirty-day period preceding each anniversary date if supported by market data such as the Producer Price Index for Paint and Coating Manufacturing and consistent with manufacturer and market trends beyond the contractor's control.