Pavement Markings - Line Painting

The Town of Marblehead is soliciting sealed bids for a town-wide pavement markings contract, designated as Contract 26-61 (Solicitation 27-11). The scope of work includes the furnishing and application of pavement markings, specifically the installation of 4-inch or 6-inch double yellow centerlines and the transition of crosswalks from zebra-style to continental style. The contractor is responsible for all materials, labor, equipment, and traffic control, including the removal or blacking out of discontinued markings. All work must adhere to the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), the Massachusetts Highway Department 1995 Standard Specifications for Highways and Bridges, and the Town of Marblehead Traffic Sign Standards. Technical requirements specify a wet film thickness of 17 mils, a glass bead application rate of 5.5 pounds per gallon, and a stripe width variation not exceeding plus or minus 1/2 inch. Due to the nature of the work, centerline painting in multiple locations must be performed between 12 am and 5 am. The contract is structured as a one-year agreement with two optional extension years at the town's discretion. Award will be granted to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on the total three-year bid price. Bidders must submit their pricing via the town's procurement portal and provide three professional references, an equipment list, and several certifications, including non-collusion, state tax compliance, and affirmative action statements. Compliance with Massachusetts prevailing wage rates is mandatory. The successful contractor must provide a payment bond and ensure all work is performed on pavements that are not dirty, damp, or cold, with a minimum pavement temperature of 40 degrees Fahrenheit. The Town of Marblehead reserves the right to determine the acceptability of all work and requires the contractor to remedy any defects at no additional cost.