CONSTRUCTION OF THE ANNUAL TRAFFIC MARKINGS PROGRAM 2026

The County of Calaveras is soliciting bids for the annual traffic markings program for 2026, which involves striping and marking roads that have been newly overlaid, chip sealed, or slurry sealed, as well as refreshing worn markings on existing untreated pavement surfaces. The work must be performed using waterborne paint following Caltrans 2015 Standard Specifications for traffic striping and the Caltrans 2024 Standard Specifications for general work, with all activities guided by the Road List for the 2026 program and the Special Provisions dated August 25, 2025. The total estimated contract value is $450,000, with approximately $150,000 allocated per construction season, and the contract includes provisions for two one-year extensions, with unit prices held constant for the first three years and increased by 2.5% annually in years four and five. Contractors must furnish all labor, equipment, materials, and facilities required to complete the work and comply with federal, state, and local statutes, including adherence to Title XIX of the Social Security Act, Section 3700 of the California Labor Code, and prevailing wage requirements. All work must be performed with the highest quality of workmanship, free from defects, and materials must be new and of good quality, with defective work subject to removal and replacement at the contractor’s expense. Bids must be submitted by July 29, 2026, at 3:00 PM via the Public Purchase website, and must include a signed Bid Book containing all required certifications, including a Bid Security equal to at least 10% of the bid amount, a Non-Collusion Declaration, a Levine Act Disclosure for political contributions exceeding $250 in the prior 12 months, and a Disclosure of Lobbying Activities under 31 U.S.C. 1352. Contractors are required to provide performance and payment bonds equal to 100% of the bid amount and must ensure the County, its officers, employees, and volunteers are named as additional insureds on all Commercial General Liability policies, including those of subcontractors. Workers’ compensation insurance is mandatory, and self-insurance requires certification. The contract mandates compliance with Buy America and CARB regulations, and all subcontractors must physically incorporate FHWA-1273 into their agreements. Invoicing is monthly, with payments due within 30 days of a complete