The City of Toledo’s Division of Traffic Management is seeking competitive bids for low‑VOC, solvent‑based traffic‑marking paint in 5‑gallon white pails. The paint must meet strict performance, VOC, and safety specifications and be delivered to the city’s Transportation Sign Shop. The contract is initially for one year with the possibility of up to three additional one‑year renewals. Bidders must submit an electronic bid via PlanetBids, include all required city, annual, and project paperwork, and provide a bid guaranty (2.5 % of the bid, minimum $40, maximum $1,800).
• Product requirements: low VOC ≤ 150 g/L, specific color standards, performance tests (drying time, opacity, durability, etc.).
• Vendor qualifications: ≥ 3 years supplying traffic paint, ≥ $1 M annual sales to government entities, ≤ 1 % returns/replacements.
• Submission: line‑item pricing to two decimal places, required documents uploaded separately, bid guaranty uploaded and, if a check, physically delivered by the due date.
• Contract terms: one‑year base term, optional three‑year extensions, 45‑day payment window after acceptance, 1‑year warranty, and compliance with city living‑wage and insurance requirements.