26500019 IFB Contractor Applied Pavement Markings
| Agency: | Christiansburg town |
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| State: | Virginia |
| Type of Government: | State & Local |
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| Posted Date: | Mar 6, 2026 |
| Due Date: | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Solicitation No: | 26500019 IFB |
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| Bid Documents: | Please Login to View Page |
| Bid Number: |
26500019 IFB
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| Bid Title: |
26500019 IFB Contractor Applied Pavement Markings
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| Category: | Bid / RFP Opportunities |
| Status: | Open |
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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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This page summarizes the opportunity, including an overview and a preview of the attached documents.
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