Citywide Colored Surface Treatment for Pavement

The City of Cambridge is seeking a qualified contractor to provide city‑wide colored surface treatment (pavement marking) for all municipal streets and public right‑of‑way. The contract will be awarded on a firm‑price basis and will include all labor, materials, equipment, performance and payment bonds, and required insurance. The work is expected to last one year with two optional one‑year extensions at the City’s discretion. Bidders must demonstrate at least five years of municipal pavement‑marking experience, own or have immediate access to the necessary equipment, and comply with the Cambridge Employment Plan, prevailing‑wage statutes, and various labor‑ and safety certifications. • Scope: Apply colored surface treatment to all city streets (estimated quantity expressed in square feet). • Contract value: Estimated unit price $11,000 per SF; total contract anticipated in the low‑ to mid‑six‑figure range. • Duration: 1 year with two 1‑year renewal options. • Mandatory requirements: 5 years municipal experience, equipment ownership, minority/women/resident workforce ratios, OSHA‑approved safety training, performance & labor bonds, insurance, and compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. • Submission deadline: 2:00 pm, Thursday September 17 2026 via the City’s online procurement portal.