Project Information

Bid Title

26500019 IFB Contractor Applied Pavement Markings

Issuing Agency

Christiansburg town

Location

Virginia

Published Date

Mar 6, 2026

Closing Date

Mar 31, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

Ref. #

26500019 IFB

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Project Description

Bid Number:	26500019 IFB
Bid Title:	26500019 IFB Contractor Applied Pavement Markings
Category:	Bid / RFP Opportunities
Status:	Open

Description: Town of Christiansburg Purchasing Office 100 East Main Street Christiansburg, VA 24073 March 6, 2026 Invitation for Bid (IFB) 26500019 Contractor Applied Pavement Markings The intent and purpose of this Invitation for Bid (IFB) is to establish a contract with one qualified contractor , as determined by the Town, to apply pavement markings, both paint and thermoplastic material, to Town streets and intersections. All Proposals shall be submitted to the Town’s Procurement Officer by 3:00 PM EST on Tuesday, March 31, 2026. The complete IFB can be viewed through the link below, in the Purchasing Office, or at www.christiansburg.org /bids . Publication Date/Time: 3/6/2026 12:00 AM Closing Date/Time: 3/31/2026 3:00 PM Pre-bid Meeting: None scheduled Contact Person: Tara Vance Procurement Officer tvance@christiansburg.org 540-585-7605 Business Hours: M-F, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Related Documents: 26500019 IFB Contractor Applied Pavement Markings

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TOWN OF CHRISTIANSBURG

PURCHASING OFFICE

100 EAST MAIN ST.

CHRISTIANSBURG, VA 24073

INVITATION FOR BID (IFB)

IFB Number: 26500019

Contractor Applied Pavement Markings

March 6, 2026

The Town of Christiansburg does not discriminate against faith-based organizations in accordance with the Code of

Virginia, § 2.2-4343.1 or against any bidder or offeror because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, disability,

or any other basis prohibited by state law relating to discrimination in employment.

Additional information about the Town of Christiansburg can be found on the Town’s website at www.christiansburg.org.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION I: PURPOSE

SECTION II: SCOPE OF WORK AND SPECIFICATIONS

SECTION III: INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

SECTION IV: PAYMENT PROCEDURES

SECTION V: PRICING SCHEDULE

SECTION VI: TERMS AND CONDITIONS

ATTACHMENT A: SAMPLE CONTRACT

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SECTION I: PURPOSE

The intent and purpose of this Invitation for Bid (IFB) is to establish a contract with one qualified contractor, as

determined by the Town, to apply pavement markings, both paint and thermoplastic material, to Town streets and

intersections according to the specifications and requirements listed in SECTION II below as well as the current

specifications and requirements of the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) Road and Bridge Specifications

and the most current version of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).

SECTION II: SCOPE OF WORK AND SPECIFICATIONS

Scope: The Town requires a qualified contractor, as determined by the Town, to apply pavement markings, both paint

and thermoplastic material, to Town streets and intersections according to the specifications and requirements herein as

well as the current specifications and requirements of the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) Road and

Bridge Specifications and the most current version of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).

A. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS

1. All work shall be completed in a first-class workmanship manner, acceptable to the Town in all

respects.

2. All materials shall be in conformance with current Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT)

Road and Bridge Specifications and current Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD)

requirements

3. All paint markings shall be applied at a minimum thickness of 15 mils and the thickness applied shall

be uniform.

4. All thermoplastic markings shall be applied at a thickness of 90 mils, with a tolerance of +/- 5 mils.

5. Reflective beads shall be applied with all paint and thermoplastic markings according to VDOT Road

and Bridge Specifications and MUTCD requirements and standards.

6. The Contractor shall be solely responsible for ensuring that all pavement markings are applied

according to the marking material manufacturer’s recommendations and instructions, current MUTCD

requirements, current VDOT requirements and specifications and requirements of the Town. The

Contractor shall be responsible for correcting any problems encountered, as determined by the Director

of Public Works (or his/her designee), at the Contractor’s expense.

7. The Contractor shall be responsible for proper preparation of the pavement surface prior to marking by

removing dust, dirt, loose particles, and other foreign debris immediately before applying pavement

marking.

8. The pavement surface must be dry at the time of marking application. Marking material shall not be

applied within 24 hours of rain or inclement weather unless authorized by the Town’s Director of

Public Works or his/her designee.

9. Pavement temperature shall not be less than 50o F at the time of marking application.

10. Pavement markings shall be applied in such a matter as to prevent splattering and over spray. The

freshly applied marking shall be protected from vehicle traffic by guard or warning devices until the

surface is assured to be track free. If any traffic marking or marking line is tracked or if splattering

occurs, the designated area shall be removed and reapplied at the Contractor’s expense to the

satisfaction of the Town.

11. Eradication: The Contractor will cooperate and communicate with the Public Works Street Assistant

Director or his/her designee to determine where eradication of existing pavement markings may be

necessary. The Town reserves to right to purchase the eradication work from the Contractor via the

contract or to have employees of the Town perform this portion of the work. The decision on who will

be responsible for the eradication for any portion of the work requested belongs solely to the Town. If

the Town elects to perform the eradication with Town employees for any portion of the areas to be

marked, the Contractor must provide the Public Works Street Assistant Director (or his/her designee)

with a minimum of two weeks’ notice of when eradication must be complete for each intersection or

area that needs eradication.

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12. Any eradication of pavement markings requested and purchased from the Contractor shall be in

accordance with current VDOT Road and Bridge Specifications.

B. CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES

1. The Contractor shall provide the crews to do the work including manpower, appropriate vehicles, tools,

and equipment to complete all necessary work in accordance with requirements of the contract.

2. The Contractor shall ensure that all paint and marking materials are approved by VDOT.

3. The Contractor shall be responsible for traffic control per VDOT work zone safety requirements during

pavement marking applications requested of the Contractor. The Contractor shall provide all traffic

control items, signage, and safety equipment as required by VDOT and/or the Town of Christiansburg.

4. The Contractor shall be responsible for following the Town’s safety program and policies when

performing work associated with this contract.

5. The Contractor shall be responsible for plan of operations, including traffic control.

6. The Contractor shall provide all materials needed for any work requested including, but not limited to,

paint, thermoplastic and glass beads.

7. All personnel supplied shall have required licenses and/or certificates as required by the law and/or

VDOT.

8. The Contractor shall coordinate all work and work schedule through Public Works Street Assistant

Director or designee. The Town will provide a detailed list to the Contractor of areas/streets to be

painted and of thermoplastic markings to be applied, including maps when needed.

9. The Contractor shall provide daily updates to the Public Works Street Assistant Director or designee on

the work being performed. The contractor shall contact the Street Assistant Director or designee every

morning at a time agreed to by both parties to provide updates and discuss work performed on the prior

day.

10. The Contractor shall provide a detailed invoice for any orders placed including location, measurement

of description of work performed.

11. The Contractor and all subcontractors are to comply with the Occupational Safety and Health Act of

1970 as it may apply to this Contractor. The Contractor and all subcontractors are responsible for

ensuring all appropriate safety equipment is provided and used by employees when performing work

for the Town.

12. All vehicles used by the Contractor shall have a current inspection and registration from the State where

the vehicle is registered and must be properly insured according to that State’s requirements.

Contractor’s equipment and operators shall be in compliance with all applicable Department of Motor

Vehicles and State and Federal regulations regarding the condition and operations of Contractor’s

vehicles and equipment.

13. The Town’s appointed representative(s) will perform inspections during the work and a final inspection

will be conducted after the work is complete. Any work that is not in compliance with the contract’s

specifications and requirements shall promptly and permanently be corrected by the Contractor at the

contractor’s sole expense prior to final acceptance of the work.

14. The Contractor shall agree that competent, qualified and experienced personnel shall perform all the

work specified in this solicitation. The Contractor must be able to demonstrate to the Town that they

have the capability to perform the services required in this solicitation.

15. During the prosecution of work requested by the Town under the terms of a contract resulting from this

solicitation, the Town’s representative shall have the authority to suspend the work wholly or in part

due to the failure of the Contractor to correct conditions unsafe either to workers or to the general

public, for failure to carry out directions from the Town, due to unsuitable weather conditions, or any

other reason deemed by the Town to be in the best public interest.

16. Any damage which includes, but is not limited to existing utilities, equipment, finished surfaces or other

claims resulting from the performance of the contract shall be repaired to the Town’s satisfaction at the

Contractor’s expense.

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17. The Contractor shall protect the public from any damage attributable to pavement marking applications.

Any damage caused by the Contractor’s operations, including paint claims submitted by motorists, shall

be remedied at the Contractor’s expense.

18. The Contractor shall be required to be licensed in accordance with the Town of Christiansburg business

license requirements. Any questions concerning business licenses should be directed to the Business,

Professional and Occupational Licenses Clerk at 540-382-9519 extension 1159.

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Commodity Codes

• NAICS 237310Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction

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