Lane Striping Services for New Roadways and Restriping

The Baltimore County Department of Traffic Engineering and Transportation Planning is soliciting bids under solicitation number B-10000570 for lane striping services, including the retracing of roadway lines, layout, and new line striping within Baltimore County, Maryland. The scope of work involves the application of permanent white and yellow pavement markings in both 5-inch and 10-inch widths, as well as the removal of existing markings. The contract requires the use of highway striping trucks capable of four hours of continuous painting and the provision of at least two protection vehicles conforming to the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. All work must adhere to the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration Standard Specifications for Construction and Materials Book. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with evaluation factors including price, financial responsibility, capacity to provide equipment and manpower, and past performance. Bidders must provide at least two references from similar projects completed within the last 18 months. Required submission documents include a procurement affidavit, minority and women participation affidavit, first source hiring agreement, and a certificate of insurance. The county emphasizes a 30 percent goal for awarding discretionary procurement to MBE/WBE firms and requires contractors to make best efforts to fill 51 percent of new jobs with Baltimore County residents. Key administrative requirements include the provision of performance and payment bonds equal to the contract amount and comprehensive insurance coverage with a minimum of 1 million dollars per occurrence. Packaging for materials must follow best commercial practices using recyclable or biodegradable materials and must avoid non-recyclable Styrofoam. Invoices are to be submitted to the Office of Budget and Finance in Towson, Maryland, with payment terms of at least 30 days. Unit prices remain firm for one year, with potential subsequent escalations capped at 5 percent based on the Consumer Price Index. The response deadline for this solicitation is November 13, 2026.