Pavement Marking Tape for the Amarillo District

The Texas Department of Transportation is soliciting bids for white, heat-fused pavement marking tape for the Amarillo District. The required material is 24 inches wide, 125 mil thick, and supplied in 24-foot packages. This procurement is governed by specification DMS-8240, which establishes the requirements for Type B pressure-applied and Type C heat-applied permanent prefabricated pavement markings. All materials must be sourced from manufacturers on the approved Material Producer List and must meet strict dimensional tolerances, color standards per CIE chromaticity coordinates, and retroreflectivity minimums of 200 mcd/m²/lux for white markings. Responses are due by August 16, 2025, and must be submitted through the official TxDOT procurement portal. Bidders must acknowledge Addendum 1, which updated the specifications from thermoplastic markings to permanent prefabricated pavement markings. Technical compliance is verified through NTPEP evaluation and periodic sampling every 12 months. Materials must be weather- and traffic-resistant, maintaining performance after 70 hours of weatherometer exposure. The primary point of contact for this solicitation is Jane Graf.